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The importance of the Duke of Edinburgh Award

3 mins read Guest Blog
As we reflect on the remarkable life of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, the DofE is marked out as one of his greatest achievements; woven into the fabric of our society, active in every community of the UK; a rite of passage for young people’s journey to adulthood.

It’s been an overwhelming and emotional experience listening to the thousands of people, from teenagers to politicians, radio presenters to sports stars, sharing such powerful stories about the difference DofE has made to their lives.

Paralympian Hannah Cockcroft MBE, attributing the DofE in part to her sporting success and Gold Award holder Gemma, saying that no matter what life throws at her, her DofE showed her she can do anything she sets her mind to.

It’s testament to the incredible vision of HRH Prince Philip, that he created a framework

that has stood the test of time and that helps build self-belief that lasts a lifetime. Hearing from young people it’s clear that it’s just as relevant today as it was 65 years ago.

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