MEMORIES

Join us in celebrating the impact of The Duke’s legacy: explore the amazing memories, messages and stories of the DofE from people across the UK.

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Beth Gibson

I started doing DofE when I was 13, at school working ...

Lisa Sanders

I remember camping out with lots of people and people ...

Jayne Howle

I completed my Gold award as a Ranger Guide. I ...

Charlie Johnson

I am still doing the dofe award and during lockdowns ...

Katy Whorrod

I undertook the Bronze Award whilst at secondary school. The ...

Matilda Correia

I have participated in the Bronze award and am preparing ...

Luke Arscott

The fondest memory I have of my gold expedition is ...

David Difie

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award has moved lots of ...

Ruby Elizabeth Fisher (nee Higham)

I gained the Gold Award in 1966; having been one of ...

Patricia Dalrymple (nee Vickers)

Since last Saturday I have worn my Gold award badge ...

Beryl Beavis

I transferred to the 122nd Birmingham Ranger unit in September 1960 ...

Maxine Hamer

I have very fond memories of my time completing all ...

Aisha

I will never forget the training expedition and the real ...

Kaena Wasley

Throughout lockdown DofE kept me inspired and gave me something ...

Andrew Hodges

My first recollection of HRH was back in the 1960s ...

Josie Hill

It's safe to say that without completing my Gold Award ...

Amy Grome

The Duke of Edinburgh shaped me from being a shy ...

Nic Morris

Back in 1993, as a 13 year old child, I started my ...

Richard Merryweather

I have been lucky enough to participate in a number ...

Adrian Govier

My route to the D of E Gold, was via ...

Caroline Briggs Verzier

I met Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh when I was 14. ...

Antonia

The volunteering aspect brought a great sense of achievement from ...

Thomas Mason

I completed my Bronze DofE in 2019. I have KBG syndrome ...

Robert Mason

I have enjoyed completing my Bronze, Silver and Gold awards ...

Hannah Jenkins

I did my bronze a few years ago and must ...

Susan Rice-Oxley

Looking back, I think that being an Award group leader ...

Alisha Fletcher

I received my award when I was 21 and I put ...