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The Queen of Music: How Queen Elizabeth II championed classical music

Princess Elizabeth

4. 1946: An honorary degree in music

On 10 July 1946, Princess Elizabeth was presented with a Honorary Bachelor of Music degree from the University of London. Photo: PA

  1. Image 1: Princess Elizabeth Margaret
  2. Image 2: Queen Mother Elizabeth Margaret Royal Albert Hall
  3. Image 3: Princess Margaret Elizabeth Queen
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  5. Image 5: Princess Margaret Elizabeth Guildhall
  6. Image 6: Princess Elizabeth Royal College of Music
  7. Image 7: Queen King George VI Elizabeth Duke Edinburgh
  8. Image 8: Queen Elizabeth II ermine
  9. Image 9: Sir Arthur Bliss Queen
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