Prince Edward at Uni of Bath
Prince Edward will present an honourary degree to Paralympic swimming star Ellie Simmonds in his first role as the new chancellor of the University of Bath.
Honours at University of Bath
Four-time gold medallist Ellie Simmonds is best known for her achievements in the swimming pool but today the face of the Paralympics received an altogether different honour.
It came courtesy of the University of Bath which has awarded her an honorary degree. Prince Edward made the presentation - his first duty as the university's new chancellor.
Richard Payne reports.
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