23K views · 141 reactions | 'The award encourages young people to think differently about what they do.' Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, paralympic champion and chair of trustees of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, reflects on the benefits of the scheme - which was set up by Prince Philip in 1956. Read about how Philip was laid to rest: https://trib.al/GHKq8cM | Sky News | Facebook

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award for Young People benefits about 1.3 billion young people in over 140 countries. Secretary General of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, John May, said the award, established in 1956, allows young people to create the habit of service to community, building a healthy body and learning new skills. [Watch more on BNC at ASTRO 502, HyppTv 410 , MYTV 121 & live streaming @ webtv.bernama.com] | Bernama TV