Following the ceremony, the party headed outside to the gardens, where Prince Edward addressed the assembled award recipients and their friends and families.
He told them: “Just feel a bit proud of what you have managed to achieve. And when you leave this garden, just walk a few inches taller.
“Because there are others out there who will say: ‘Oh, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, I can do that.’ The difference is, you know you can. Well done.”
Following speeches from Olympic curler Bruce Mouat and award recipient Isla Ranger, Prince Edward made his way among the attendees, chatting with award recipients and congratulating them on their achievements.
During her speech, Ms Ranger told the audience she had started the bronze DofE as she saw it as “a great chance to hang out with my friends and achieve something”.
She added: “I realised quickly that the award was much more than that and through the sections, I discovered new passions and opportunities.
“Finishing my gold award is not where my journey will end. I hope to continue to volunteer with future expeditions in my local area. The skills I have developed will also stay with me for the rest of my life.”
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