The Chancellor confers degrees and enhances the profile and reputation of the University on national and global levels. The position of Chancellor is the highest in the University. The Chancellor is elected by the University’s General Council, and remains Chancellor for life. Degrees are conferred by her, or by the Vice-Chancellor. Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal Image HRH The Princess Royal has held the position of Chancellor of the University since March 2011. She succeeds HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who stepped down from the role in 2010, having held it since 1953. The Princess Royal is also Patron of the University’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Previous Chancellors of the University In its 150 years of existence, only eight individuals have held the position of Chancellor. 1953-2010 His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1946-1952 The Marquis of Linlithgow 1937-1940 Baron Tweedsmuir of Elsfield 1930-1937 Sir James Matthew Barrie, Baronet 1891-1930 The Earl of Balfour 1868-1891 The Right Honourable John Inglis 1859-1868 Baron Brougham and Vaux Related links Chancellor's Awards This article was published on 2024-11-12
