Pupils at four Philadelphia School District high schools have enrolled in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award — the first from any big-city district in the U.S. to take on the challenge.

Four-hundred Newark High School students are committed to excellence in the classroom and self-discovery outside of school, striving to earn medals in the Duke of Edinburgh's Global Award Program.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award program is expanding in the Philadelphia region this fall. During his trip to Philadelphia, Prince Edward also visited Constitution High School in Center ...

The Duke of Edinburgh meeting guests during the gold award celebrations for the Duke of Edinburgh’s award at Buckingham Palace, London. Picture date: Friday May 9, 2025. PA Wire.

The Duke of Edinburgh told award winners: "There's life beyond this. You have now found out who you are. This has given you the skills, wherewithal and confidence to make a difference to others.

With over 50,000 young participants undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) award, many students are now questioning whether it is still a useful qualification.

Prince Edward delivered an inspiring message to a group of young Duke of Edinburgh Award recipients during a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Friday. As he handed over their prestigious ...

This year was a record-breaking year for the Duke of Edinburgh Award which saw 342,000 people from across the country make a start of the programme between 2024-2025.

The pupils tackled a variety of challenges, from tent construction to wildlife encounters. The Bicester School pupils during a practice Duke of Edinburgh expedition (Image: The Bicester School ...

The Duke, who received his own gold award from his father Prince Philip at St James’s Palace back in 1986, congratulated the gold winners telling them they should “walk a few inches taller”.

It’s smiles all round! Ethan Burgoyne-Daniels, 18, from Dudley, received the prestigious Gold Award at an event hosted by His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron of the ...