Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: In 1987 the University of Kent at Canterbury awarded an honorary degree to Postgate , who stated that the degree was really intended for Bagpuss , who was subsequently displayed in academic dress .
Simplified: In 1987 the University of Kent at Canterbury awarded an honorary degree to Postgate . Postgate said that it should really be Bagpuss who got the degree .