The guest of honor at the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award dinner, held June 23 at The Pierre, was Prince William ’s uncle, Prince Edward , Earl of Wessex. Created by Prince Philip , Duke of Edinburgh, in 1956, the award is dedicated to the personal development of young people ages 14 to 25 from all backgrounds. According to a press release, it encourages “mental challenge, perseverance and interaction …
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