After completing my bronze and silver awards, I was unsure about 'going for Gold' as I had exams coming up. My amazing instructor helped me see that working towards my Gold would really help my mental wellbeing especially with the stress of exams.

Completing my Gold helped me develop in both my skills and sport, I continue with both today and have met some amazing people doing so.

One thing I never thought I could do was to climb a mountain! We climbed Snowdon as part of our Gold expedition. It was a hard day but the most amazing achievement.

Once I had completed all sections of my Gold award I was so excited to receive an invitation to the palace! Everyone was so kind and it was a pleasure to meet HRH Prince Philip! He was interested in hearing different people's experiences of the expeditions. And what new skills and sports we had all taken up.

Thank you HRH Prince Philip and rest in peace.