Prince Edward hosts Duke of Edinburgh award ceremony at Police Citizens Youth Centre in Australia

• Prince Edward met with award recipients and guests at the award ceremony
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Prince Edward has been busy in Australia as part of his work with the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.

King Charles’s youngest sibling – who was named the Duke of Edinburgh following the death of their father Prince Philip – hosted the ceremony at the Police Citizens Youth Club in the country’s capital.

The PCYC, located in the Sydney suburb of Woolloomooloo, worked in collaboration with the Duke of Edinburgh award to host the event’s guests and organisers.

The Duke of Edinburgh award works to assist young people, while also aiming to connect them with opportunities that make a positive impact on the issues they care about.

The prince’s three-day visit was off to a lively start as he greeted the various youth and guests in attendance at the event, while also honouring winners of the award.

Prince Edward has been spotted in Australia as part of his work with the Duke of Edinburgh award

As part of the presentation, he presented Jessica Clark with a Gold Award while the pair chatted away and shook hands

Kicking off his more playful duties was a light-hearted sparring session with 21-year-old Marlon Sevehon from the PCYC’s youth boxing programme

Among the many guests was 27-year-old Marusha Rowe, a 2022 gold medal awardee of the Duke of Edinburgh award

The dutiful royal engaged guests with a speech, which he made on behalf of the award’s international presentation.

As part of the presentation, he presented Jessica Clark with a Gold Award while the pair chatted away and shook hands.

The royal continued to make his way across the grounds, ensuring to spend time with all in attendance at the special event. 

Among the many guests was 27-year-old Marusha Rowe, a 2022 gold medal awardee of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, who the prince stopped to greet.

And kicking off his more playful duties was a light-hearted sparring session with 21-year-old Marlon Sevehon from the PCYC’s youth boxing programme.

The duke was also pictured happily holding a large punching bag for Marlon as he practiced his boxing skills while the two becameacquainted.

Elsewhere, from inside a boxing ring, he appeared engrossed in a friendly chat with other boxers and representatives of the programme.

Meanwhile, earlier, he greeted esteemed guest Cameron Smart, the acting National Chairman for the Duke of Edinburgh Award, before eventually departing for the day.

The duke was pictured alongside Marlon as he practiced his boxing skills while the two became acquainted

Elsewhere, from inside a boxing ring, he appeared engrossed in a friendly chat with other boxers and representatives of the programme

Here, the prince is seen chatting with more participants from the youth boxing programme

The Duke of Edinburgh award works to assist young people, while also aiming to connect them with opportunities that make a positive impact on the issues they care about

The newly appointed Duke of Edinburgh listens as James Dack (left) from the youth boxing programme speaks during the official visit

The dutiful royal engaged guests with a speech, for which he made on behalf of the award’s international presentation

Prince Edward was seen heading into the country yesterday after taking a commercial flight from New Zealand.

He arrived as part of his official three-day working visit to Australia, which included hosting the Duke of Edinburgh award.

He officially took over award duties in 2023, two years after the death of the former Duke of Edinburgh, his late father Prince Philip. 

Prince Edward is a passionate patron of the award himself, having achieved his own Gold Award in 1986. 

Here, the prince can be seen signing the visitor’s book prior to leaving the Police Citizens Youth Club

He also greeted esteemed guest Cameron Smart (left), the acting National Chairman for the Duke of Edinburgh Award 

Both the prince and the national chairman are pictured enjoying a lively chat outside the venue 

Prince Edward is a passionate patron of the Duke of Edinburgh award himself, having achieved his own Gold Award in 1986

Peter Kaye, CEO of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, said: ‘This visit is part of a significant chapter for the Duke of Ed in Australia as we celebrate a recent record in the number of young people using the framework. 

‘While the Duke of Ed has been operating in Australia for over 60 years, our growing number of participants indicate this framework is now more relevant than ever amongst young Australians seeking to build essential life skills, access higher education and gain employment.

‘We know the classroom is not the only place for learning, which is why the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is dedicated to helping all young Australians realise their passions and develop important life skills such as building resilience, confidence, perseverance and; pushing themselves out of their comfort zones,’ Mr Kaye said.

‘The award framework plays an important role in helping young people find their purpose, passion and place in the world and become world ready’.

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