Catherine said: “I am extremely proud to receive this award from Her Majesty, The Queen. The work we do at Girlguiding helps and supports nearly 400,000 girls and young women across the UK. “Girlguiding opens up so many fantastic opportunities for girls to grow in confidence and become a powerful force for good in their communities. I would like to dedicate this award to all the girls I’ve had the pleasure of knowing over the past 30 years.” Catherine’s Guiding adventure began when she turned nine and joined First Monea Guides. She added: “I couldn’t wait to become a guide!”