Tom Bradby, 54, is to host an ITV special for Prince Philip s funeral on Saturday
The TV special will feature the newsreader and fellow ITV star Julie Etchingham
It will feature tributes to the Duke and talks with members of funeral procession
Bradby has recently fallen out with Prince William after siding with Prince Harry
The Duke of Cambridge is said to have felt let down by Bradby s recent actions
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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.
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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.
Duke of Edinburgh Award braces for surge in applicants after 50 per cent spike in interest
Plus: DofE chief Ruth Marvel on the huge amount of love that has poured in for the 65-year-old scheme in just 24 hours
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Prince Philip visits Eastbourne Secondary Modern School, Darlington, where students took photography as part of the Duke of Edinburgh s award scheme
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The charity that runs the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is bracing itself for a surge in applications when schools return after a 50 per cent spike in online interest since Prince Philip s death.
On Saturday, the charity, which runs the 65-year-old scheme – launched an appeal for the first-ever nationwide collection of “DofE memories” in tribute to the late Prince Philip and to inspire even more young people to take part.
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