Posted on: May 22nd 2023

GOLD D of E

Congratulations to

Kyra Kemp, Finley Palin, Torin Sear, Oliver Smith and Olivia Wellman

who all went to Buckingham Palace on Friday 19th May to receive their
Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Fabulous news!

The celebrations will recognise around 9,000 young people who have shown extraordinary perseverance, creativity and resilience to complete their Gold DofE in schools, community organisations, youth groups and workplaces, all over the UK.

The Buckingham Palace Garden has been transformed into a festival-style celebration for young people and their loved ones, with giant deckchairs, bunting, and garden games and activities. Attendees have the chance to hear from famous DofE Award holders, sporting legends and international adventurers, and pick up career advice from actors, presenters, authors and entrepreneurs, at stages throughout the Garden.

The celebrations saw The Duke of Edinburgh – who received his own Gold Award from his father Prince Philip at nearby St James’s Palace in 1986 – congratulate attendees in a speech from the Palace’s West Terrace. The Duke also met Award holders, hearing about the positive impact their DofE has had on them.

Gold DofE Oliver Smith and Finley Palin (1)