helped underprivileged children and had a lifelong interest in spiritual issues. but his most lasting creation was the scheme named after him — the duke of edinburgh's award — which encouraged young people to realise their potential. give young people a chance to discover their own abilities for themselves as an introduction to the responsibilities and interests of the grown—up world. incidentally, to make new friends, and have a great deal of fun and satisfaction in the process. no decade was more difficult for the royal family than the 19905. the death of diana, princess of wales was both a family tragedy and a moment of tension for the monarchy. it was the queen to whom the country looked for public comfort, it was philip to whom the queen turned for private support. tv: still, prince william i with his head hung walking next to his grandfather.