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Gold DofE award holders to celebrate ‘amazing legacy’ of Philip’s youth scheme

A Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award holder who is playing a key role in Philip’s memorial service has hailed the “amazing impact” of the duke’s legacy on millions of young people. Doyin Sonibare will deliver a special tribute in Westminster Abbey in ...

29 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Johannes Radebe tells DofE gold award holders to ‘dream huge’

Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe has shared an empowering message with thousands of Duke of Edinburgh gold award holders in the Buckingham Palace garden, telling them: “Don’t dream big. Dream huge.” In a speech delivered from the ...

16 May 2022 at 15:25

Edward’s ‘festival-style’ celebration in Palace garden for 12,000 young people

Festival-style celebrations for 12,000 young people will be held in the Buckingham Palace garden next week. The Earl of Wessex will host four celebratory events over two days for new Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award holders – the first ...

11 May 2022 at 13:55

Young people taking up Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in record numbers, says charity

More than 320,000 young people started their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in the past year, the highest number in the youth scheme’s 67-year history. More than half a million young people are currently working towards their award ...

10 May 2023 at 00:01

Prince meets award participants for first time since becoming Duke of Edinburgh

The newly appointed Duke of Edinburgh has carried out his first engagement with Duke of Edinburgh Award participants since the title was conferred on him. The King on Friday handed his late father’s title as Duke of Edinburgh ...

13 Mar 2023 at 17:38

Volunteer told he would not walk earns gold Duke of Edinburgh Award

A St John Ambulance volunteer who was told as a child that he would not walk has “[proved] to others that having a disability doesn’t mean you can’t do things”, after he walked 10km to complete his gold Duke of Edinburgh ...

22 May 2023 at 08:00

Scotland

Nicola Benedetti to receive 2023 Edinburgh Award for role as festival director

Classical violinist Nicola Benedetti has been selected to receive the 2023 Edinburgh Award. The award celebrates individuals who have made a unique contribution to the city and brought it to national and international ...

17 Oct 2023 at 15:04

Family brings smiles to faces of those living with cancer through postcards

A family of four have spent their Sundays writing postcards to those living with cancer to “put a smile” on their faces and “reignite the love of a letter”. The Jourdain family – which is made up of Lydia Jourdain, ...

17 Mar 2024 at 08:00

Scotland

Scots university professor wins prestigious Edinburgh award

A human rights campaigner and Scots professor emeritus has won a prestigious award for his dedication to Scotland’s capital city. Sir Geoff Palmer, chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, was presented with the ...

14 Nov 2022 at 22:00

Scotland

King’s 1965 schoolboy Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition recreated by students

Students at the King’s former school have recreated the 28-mile hike through the Cairngorms which he completed as a teenager for his silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Pupils at Gordonstoun School in Moray ...

27 Jul 2025 at 00:01

Duke of Edinburgh praises pupils who braved expedition during Storm Amy

The Duke of Edinburgh was “impressed” by Welsh pupils who completed an expedition during Storm Amy. Edward met young people from across Wales during a visit to Cardiff and asked them about their ...

04 Nov 2025 at 16:07

Scotland

Royal award for ‘selfless’ teenager who supported fellow young cancer patients

An Edinburgh schoolgirl who used her cancer diagnosis as a springboard to support other young patients has been recognised for her “positivity and selflessness” at an event at Buckingham Palace....

06 Jan 2025 at 00:01

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