Royal Congratulations for Gold DofE Students

On 19 May 2023, 36 Churcher’s College students attended Buckingham Palace Garden as guests of honour at a special event to mark their achievement of successfully gaining their Gold DofE Awards.

One of a series of events, this celebration honoured a total of 9,000 young people who have shown extraordinary perseverance, creativity and resilience to complete their Gold DofE in schools, community organisations, youth groups and workplaces, all over the UK.

The Buckingham Palace Garden was transformed into a festival-style celebration for young people and their loved ones, with giant deckchairs, bunting, and garden games and activities.

Attendees had the chance to hear from famous DofE Award holders, sporting legends and international adventurers, and pick up career advice from actors, presenters, authors and entrepreneurs, at stages throughout the Garden.

The celebration saw The Duke of Edinburgh – who received his own Gold Award from his father Prince Philip at nearby St James’s Palace in 1986 – congratulate attendees in a speech from the Palace’s West Terrace. The Duke also met Award holders, hearing about the positive impact their DofE has had on them.

A huge well done to all our Gold DofE students for their fantastic achievement.