British-Indian Author Conferred Honorary Doctorate by University of London

May 1, 2024 | Author: News Desk

Kolkata-born historian-author Shrabani Basu has been conferred an honorary doctorate by the University of London for her contributions to the field of literature and study of the shared British Indian history.

The London-based author of bestselling biographical books ‘Spy Princess: The Life of Noor Inayat Khan’ and ‘Victoria and Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidant’, made into an Oscar-nominated film starring Dame Judi Dench, received her honorary Degree of Doctor of Literature at a graduation ceremony on Tuesday.

Princess Anne — the Princess Royal, the sister of King Charles III — conferred the degree on Basu in her capacity as Chancellor of the university.