Duke of Edinburgh Confers Degree On Princess -- Philip leading the procession on leaving the college after the ceremony, followed by Princess Elizabeth. The Duke of Edinburgh, newly installed chancellor of University of Wales, conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Music on Princess Elizabeth - his first duty after the installation ceremony. Mr. Clement Attlee, British Premier, was among others receiving degrees from the Duke. Crowds thronged the flag-lined streets of Bangor to welcome the royal couple as they drove through. April 28, 1949.