Britain's Prince Philip handed out special Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards to nine air cadets Wednesday. The group, from Northwich, Cheshire, traveled to St. James' Palace in London to receive the coveted prizes after previously being bestowed with the silver and bronze honors.
Receiving the honors were David Barden, Stephen Boswell, Lucy Fletcher, Matthew Foxley and Charlotte Kenney, all 17, and 18 year-olds Laura Bullen, Sophie Higginbottom, Thomas Keene and Christopher Powell.
The cadets, who have all been with the 146 Northwich Squadron for at least two years, chatted to the 87-year-old prince - also known as the Duke of Edinburgh - before being handed certificates by former Great Britain Rugby League captain Paul Sculthorpe.
To receive the gold award, the participants had to undertake voluntary work, improve in an area of physical activity and boost skills, take part in the planning and participation of an expedition and undertake a residential trip doing...
Receiving the honors were David Barden, Stephen Boswell, Lucy Fletcher, Matthew Foxley and Charlotte Kenney, all 17, and 18 year-olds Laura Bullen, Sophie Higginbottom, Thomas Keene and Christopher Powell.
The cadets, who have all been with the 146 Northwich Squadron for at least two years, chatted to the 87-year-old prince - also known as the Duke of Edinburgh - before being handed certificates by former Great Britain Rugby League captain Paul Sculthorpe.
To receive the gold award, the participants had to undertake voluntary work, improve in an area of physical activity and boost skills, take part in the planning and participation of an expedition and undertake a residential trip doing...
- 12/11/2008
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