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Alison Bold
I was lucky enough to meet the Duke in person to receive my Gold award gained through the Guides and Rangers. It made me the person I am today. I’d never achieved anything before it and in a family where achievements weren’t celebrated other people recognised my worth and my skill and that meant the world. Thank you your Highness, a life worth living.