Today in the evening, The Duke of Edinburgh (on the eve of his 95th birthday), Founder, along with his youngest son, The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, and The Countess of Wessex, Chair of Women in Business, attended the 'Diamonds are Forever' Gala Evening to mark the 60th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
James Bond Producers, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have lent their support to the DofE Charity for the ‘Diamonds are Forever’ fundraising gala, an event that has been personally championed by HRH The Countess of Wessex, and produced by the DofE Women in Business Committee, of which she is chair - a group set up by HRH in 2003 to help the DofE with its fundraising and development. Through its support of the DofE, the DofE Women in Business Committee is dedicated to aiding the Charity in equipping young people with the self-belief and work-ready skills they need to succeed.
Their Royal Highnesses arrived at Stoke Park at 7pm, where they met Members of the Women in Business Committee before attending a reception for supporters, celebrity Ambassadors and past and present James Bond cast and crew including Sir Roger Moore, Dame Judi Dench and Naomie Harris. Michael G Wilson, Barbara Broccoli and members of the DofE Women in Business Committee were also in attendance on the night hosted by David Walliams. Stoke Park was chosen as the location having featured in the films Goldfinger and Tomorrow Never Dies.
The Duke of Edinburgh and The Earl and Countess of Wessex then attended a private Gala dinner. Funds raised through #DiamondsForeverGala will support The DofE Award's Diamond Ambition of reaching 2 million more young people by the year 2020. Prince Edward received his gold Duke of Edinburgh's award from his father at St James' Palace on the 22nd July 1986.
I think it is also worth mentioning, that at the time of Prince Edward and Sophie's wedding, The Queen declared her intention that Edward will be elevated as The Duke of Edinburgh when the title reverts to the Crown. So his father's legacy will live on through Edward and his wife, who will become The Duchess of Edinburgh. And hopefully in the distant future, through TRH's kids.
Take a look at Jon Watts' story of his transformation from a young man in prison to one with a stable future, qualifications and a career, with help from The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Click here. Video of tonight's Gala can be found at ITN, click here. For few more images visit Getty, here. Short article at Express UK, here. Daily Mail article is here.
Outfit & jewellery: New gown, version of Darcy bridal dress by Bruce Oldfield. New earrings, possibly made of diamonds. New diamond bangle. Some ring. Haven't seen good pictures but it could be the aquamarine one Sophie wears on rare occasions. New Graduated 'Diamond' Collar by Heavenly Necklaces. Sophie Habsburg bag in Amber style. Possibly, L.K.Bennett Gold Sledge Glitterembellished Court, but I am not sure of this ID.
'Diamonds are Forever' Gala - celebrating 60th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
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