The event recognised young people in Northern Ireland who have shown extraordinary perseverance, creativity and resilience to complete their Gold DofE Awards in schools, community organisations and youth groups. Award holders and their guests had the chance to hear from famous Northern Irish faces, including Game of Thrones actor Michelle Fairley, model Kate Grant BEM, and Sex Education star Thaddea Graham. The afternoon鈥檚 celebration saw His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh 鈥 who received his own Gold Award from his father Prince Philip in 1986 鈥 congratulate attendees in a speech on their 鈥渇antastic achievement鈥, as he encouraged them to feel proud and 鈥渨alk a few inches taller鈥. The Duke also met with Award holders, hearing about the positive impact their DofE has had on them.鈥疶he Duke later planted a tree on the grounds, to commemorate the celebrations.