The Duke of Edinburgh led a series of engagements celebrating both military service and the achievements of young people across the North East.
As Colonel of the Scots Guards, Prince Edward attended the Scots Guards regimental muster at Richmond Castle, where he met members of the battalion following their recent return from a major military exercise in Germany.
The Duke then turned his attention to the next generation during a visit to the TCR Hub at Barnard Castle, where he celebrated the achievements of young people through the Duke of Edinburgh Award and helped mark the charity’s 70th anniversary.
As part of his role as patron of the DofE charity, he has met participants completing the award through the community organisation, which provides opportunities for young people who cannot access the program through school or university.
The visit was packed with activities, as participants demonstrated their fitness skills in the center’s outdoor gym and tackled challenging high ropes courses.
He also attended a canoeing demonstration led by local DofE participants.
Edward also joined students from Oaks High School in County Durham to plant the ‘Youth Without Limits’ rose specially grown for the 70th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
The students, who use horticulture as part of their volunteering and skills sections, proudly told the Duke that he had officially “put down roots” in County Durham.
During the visit, Prince Edward also presented a certificate of thanks to DofE Director Rachel Elliott in recognition of her contribution to the programme.
