He has attended more than 500 Gold Award Presentations in the United Kingdom alone as well as at least 11 in Australia.
The Award now operates in more than 130 countries and territories with over 8 million Participants world wide
We remain immensely grateful to HRH for his continued Patronage and send him our thanks and good wishes as he steps down from public engagements this month.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is growing year on year, under the Chairmanship of HRH The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, with over one million young people doing their Award worldwide.
We would like to thank HRH The Duke of Edinburgh for his direction and support in creating the world’s leading youth achievement award.
Honouring service to youth, community and country. We are delighted to congratulate members of the Duke of Ed community who have been recognised in The King's Birthday 2026 Honours List. These honours reflect decades of service, leadership and commitment to helping others - values that sit at the heart of the Duke of Ed. Congratulations […]
Former NT Chief Minister and youth advocate joins as an Independent Director. Natasha Fyles has joined the Board of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia as an Independent Director, bringing extensive leadership, governance and community sector experience to the organisation. A lifelong Territorian, Natasha is currently Chief Executive Officer of Somerville Community Services, […]
Developing human skills, confidence and community impact through emergency service volunteering Improving the lives and skills of young Australians to make a positive difference in their communities is the focus of a new partnership between the Duke of Ed and NSW State Emergency Service (SES). The newly announced partnership enables the NSW SES to encourage students completing their Duke of Ed […]
