Apr 10 2021, 18:14 ET ATHLETES and celebrities yesterday celebrated Prince Philip’s most successful legacy — the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme which inspired them to help communities. Since 1956, 6.7million young people have achieved bronze, silver and gold awards in the UK — and it now operates in more than 130 countries around the world. �� Prince Philip's death... 11 Prince Philip’s most successful legacy is the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, pictured in 2000Credit: Rex The DofE’s four pillars — public service, fitness, skills and an expedition — have remained unchanged since Prince Philip set up the scheme, based on his character-shaping schooldays. Retired Olympic champ Dame Kelly Holmes, 50, said: “I learned so many skills from doing the DofE.