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Duke of Edinburgh calls in to check on his crew

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November 05, 2025

THE Duke of Edinburgh was “impressed” by pupils who completed an expedition during Storm Amy.

Duke of Edinburgh calls in to check on his crew

The Duke of Edinburgh watching team building exercises during a visit to the Pierhead in Cardiff to meet young Welsh speakers demonstrating orienteering activities for their DofE expedition

(Ben Birchall/PA Wire)

Edward met young people from across Wales during a visit to Cardiff yesterday and asked them about their activities as part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE).

‘The award was founded by the late Prince Philip in 1956, and to achieve a gold award young people must complete physical, skills, volunteering and expedition sections, as well as a residential.

‘The duke spoke to pupils from the Pen y Dre High School in Merthyr Tydfil, who told him they had pushed ahead with their expedition despite severe weather conditions.

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