tibta .LJU t1- Leeds Student October 9, i www.leedsdotstudent.co.uk Volume 29: Issue No.3 WNW CLASS Spending your Sundays at Sundissential TOP POST UP FOR GRABS AS DUCHESS QUITS Royal patron bows out as University Chancellor
By RALPH SAVAGE HRH the Duchess of Kent has decided to stand down as Chancellor of Leeds University after thirty-two years in the job. The Yorkshire-horn Duchess has had to cut hack on her official engagements since being diagnosed as suffering from the chronic fatigue syndrome ME in 1996. A spokesman from St James's Palace explained: She thought it was time to give the University of Leeds a chance to find someone younger who could take on the duties she carried out so well for so many years." Vice-Chancellor Alan Wilson said: The Duchess has provided a key element of continuity in our affairs, and acted as our ambassador on the international stage." Pro-Chancellor Colonel Alan Roberts added: -Leeds can count itself singularly fortunate to have had Her Royal Highness as its Chancellor. Her sympathetic interest and involvement in the life of the University has been greatly appreciated, and will certainly be missed."
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