Degree For Princess Edinburgh University Visit -- Princess Elizabeth has the degree of Doctor of Laws bestowed upon her by the Chancellor, the Marquess of Linlithgow in the M'Ewan Hall, Edinburgh University. Princess Elizabeth, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, visited Edinburgh University yesterday (Wed) where the Princess received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. Wearing a scarlet gown and black academic cap over a dove-grey tailored coat and dress, the Princess received an enthusiastic reception when she appeared on the platform to make her speech after the ceremony. March 03, 1949.