The Duchess of Cornwall made history today when she became the first female chancellor of Aberdeen University - and the only Royal to ever hold the post. Camilla, known as the Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, was honoured by the university with a formal ceremony as she officially accepted the position which dates back to 1860. The Duchess said she was 'touched' and 'honoured' by the appointment, and joked about being made chancellor of one of Britain's great universities, having left school at the age of 16. Applause: The Duchess of Cornwall, pictured centre after being made Chancellor of Aberdeen University, is applauded by Principle Ian Diamond, left, and Secretary Steve Cannon, right, during the ceremony today
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Duchess also became the first Royal to hold the post first created in 1860
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Camilla said she was 'touched' and 'honoured' by the appointment
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She also joked about being chosen for the position having left school at 16
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In her first duty as chancellor, the Duchess presented six honorary degrees to representatives of the arts, law, medicine and sport
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