17 pictures as Prince Edward visits Barnard Castle

The Duke, patron of the DofE charity, toured the TCR Hub—where the scheme is provided to young people who cannot take part through their schools or colleges.

Young participants from across the North East gathered at the centre to demonstrate the core elements of the programme, including physical activity, skills development, volunteering, and expeditions.

The event began with a fitness demonstration by participants from the Darlington Young People’s Engagement and Justice Service.

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

The Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Barnard Castle. (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

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The Duke later joined students from The Oaks Secondary School in planting the DofE’s 70th anniversary ‘Youth Without Limits’ rose.

The King’s brother also observed a bushcraft demonstration by young people from St Roberts of Newminster Catholic School & Sixth Form College as they prepared for their DofE expedition.

Jackie Bull, director of UK operations at The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, said: “Over the last five years, more than 38,500 young people started a DofE Award in the North East, giving over 510,400 volunteering hours, worth more than £3m.”