The Duke of Edinburgh received his own gold award from his father Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, at St James’s Palace in 1986.
The Duke of Edinburgh has hosted a celebratory event for winners of the gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, telling them: “I hope you’ll continue to make a difference to others in the future.”
“There will be challenges, there will be times when you’ll wonder why, but it’s great when you get to the end.” Television and Radio 1 presenter Vick Hope, who is a silver DofE award holder, also addressed the audience and reflected on her experience, and how it has helped in her life and career.She said: “DofE showed me that I possessed not only the resilience to overcome challenges but the ability to find joy in them.
He engaged with award achievers as he made his way through the crowds, asking them where they had travelled from, when they completed their DofE journey, and congratulating them on their achievements.
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