ROYAL
VISIT
PRESS
RELEASE
Tuesday, April 8, 1975
PRINCE PHILIP TO PRESENT GOLD AWARDS TO YOUNG PEOPLE
Ceremony In 'Government House On May 6
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, will personally present the
gold award of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme to 27 young people
at a ceremony in Government House on the evening of May 6.
The gold award is the third and highest in a three-level scheme -
which Prince Philip
the other two being the silver and bronze awards
himself inaugurated in Britain in 1956.
In a message from Buckingham Palace introducing the scheme, the
Duke said: "Young people growing up in an industrial society have many
difficulties to face and not many opportunities for personal achievements.
At the same time, parents, schools, voluntary organisations and industrial
firms who recognise their responsibilities also have to overcome many
problems.
"This scheme is intended to help both the young and those people
who take an interest in their welfare. It is designed as an introduction
to loisure time activities, a challenge to the individual to personal
achievement, and as a guide to those people and organisations who are
concerned about the development of our future citizens."
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme began operating in Hong Kong
in 1961. The scheme for boys was introduced in March 1961, and for girls
in August 1963. Five years later, the two were merged to form a joint
scheme.
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