Viscount Althorp poses for a family photograph after receiving his degree at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford. – Vintage Photograph

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On December 5, 1986, Viscount Althorp, a Magdalen College graduate, received his Upper Second BA degree in modern history. Accompanied by his sister, Princess Diana, and their mother, Mrs Frances Shand Kydd, Althorp donned his graduation robes and posed for a family photograph in Radcliffe Square, celebrating his success with hugs and kisses. Discreet Security was in place, with around 10 officers standing by in a side street. The Princess drove off at the wheel of her Jaguar, waving and smiling, while her father and Countess Spencer were due to appear at Blackwell’s Bookshop in Broad Street later that evening to sign copies of Earl Spencer’s collection of photographs from the Orient.On December 5, 1986, Viscount Althorp, a Magdalen College graduate, received his Upper Second BA degree in modern history. Accompanied by his sister, Princess Diana, and their mother, Mrs Frances Shand Kydd, Althorp donned his graduation robes and posed for a family photograph in Radcliffe Square, celebrating his success with hugs and kisses. Discreet Security was in place, with around 10 officers standing by in a side street. The Princess drove off at the wheel of her Jaguar, waving and smiling, while her father and Countess Spencer were due to appear at Blackwell’s Bookshop in Broad Street later that evening to sign copies of Earl Spencer’s collection of photographs from the Orient.

Dimensions: 17.7 x 17.7 cm

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handshake, and said ‘Thank you very much for a splendid meal’.” One of the royal party asked the chef for his recipe for crme brul and he promised to send it. The Princess arrived for the degree ceremony at the Sheldonian Theatre at 2 p.m. with her mother Mrs Frances Shand Kydd and personal bodyguard. She was wearing a bright pink jacket with a navy blue suede skirt. Discreet Security around the building was discreet with around 10 officers standing by in a side street. Ch Supt John Goodenough said the Princess wanted it to be a very private visit with the police keeping behind the scenes unless needed.” Viscount Althorp, a Magdalen College graduate, received his Upper Second BA degree in modern history while his sister watched from the gallery. Wearing his graduation robes, he said: “I am very pleased to have gained my degree and completed my Oxford career.’ Afterwards he was joined by the Princess and their mother for a family photograph in Radcliffe Square. They celebrated his success with kisses and hugs before the Princess drove off at the wheel of her Jaguar, waving and smiling. The Princess of Wales’ father, Earl Spencer, will be in Oxford on Thursday with Countess Spencer. They will be at Blackwell’s Bookshop in Broad Street between 6 pm and 7 pm to sign copies of Earl Spencer’s collection of photographs from the Orient, entitled Japan and The East.5 – DEC 1986 Viscount Althorp in his degree gown