Duke of Edinburgh and James Robertson Justice, Edinburgh
Feb. 02, 1958 - The Duke of Edinburgh faces a barrage of toilet paper at Edinburgh University:The Duke of Edinburgh was hit by a flying roll of toilet paper at Edinburgh University yesterday. as the end of the roll landed in his lap. He put on his mortar board to prevent further direct hits. wearing his robes as chancellor, he was sitting on the platforn watching actor James Robertson Justice being installed as the university's rector. The Duke had one of the rowdiest receptions given by students on Rectorial Day for years. fire cracker, balloons and jumping jacks were hurled at the platform; bugles and bagpipes echoed round the domed hall and streams of toilet paper poured unceasingly for the top tir of students. the Duke grinned and seemed to enjoy the fun, Photo shows the Duke of Edinburgh grins as James Robertson Justice makes his speech - during the ceremonies at Edinburgh University
