Angela RHODES nee HOUNSELL Rhodes nee Hounsell
I met Prince Phillip at Buckingham Palace, in 1977, when I received my Gold award.
I cannot underestimate the honour and priviledge this was for both myself and my family. I was accompanied by my mother and we were both completely in awe of the grand and oppulent surroundings of the Palace.
At the time, I was studying to be a teacher at Chelsea College of Physical Education, later to become part of Brighton University. I explained this to Prince Phillip when he asked me what I did. Noticing a graze on my chin he replied ' I suppose you walked into a lamppost!' To which I laughed and said ' Actually, I got hit by a hockey stick!' it was a brief conversation but one that I will always remember as putting me at my ease.
The Duke of Edingburgh Award Scheme gave me a confidence and determination to aim high and complete many goals in my life. I have now retired after having a full and successful career in teaching and the advisory service.
I cannot underestimate the honour and priviledge this was for both myself and my family. I was accompanied by my mother and we were both completely in awe of the grand and oppulent surroundings of the Palace.
At the time, I was studying to be a teacher at Chelsea College of Physical Education, later to become part of Brighton University. I explained this to Prince Phillip when he asked me what I did. Noticing a graze on my chin he replied ' I suppose you walked into a lamppost!' To which I laughed and said ' Actually, I got hit by a hockey stick!' it was a brief conversation but one that I will always remember as putting me at my ease.
The Duke of Edingburgh Award Scheme gave me a confidence and determination to aim high and complete many goals in my life. I have now retired after having a full and successful career in teaching and the advisory service.
