HE is the Oscar winner who created the hit TV series the nation has fallen in love with, and now he has scooped up an honorary degree.
Dressed in his finery Lord Julian Fellowes took centre stage at the University of Winchester ceremony for Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences graduates at the cathedral this afternoon.
The Downton Abbey creator was made an honorary Doctor of Letters, and told the 1,000-strong audience to follow their dreams when it comes to choosing a career.
He said: “When the lucky break comes it may well come in disguise it may not be what you were expecting and it may not what you were aiming at but I would beg you when the door opens please go through it. I feel very lucky to be here today and very grateful to all you for coming to see me honoured.”
He was among the first of 1,800 people to receive doctorates and degrees throughout the week, with ceremonies taking place until Friday.
Also among the crowd was nun Kathleen Lyons, who at 92 is the University's oldest recipient of a Doctor of Philosophy.
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