The Duke of Edinburgh is visiting India to celebrate its shared ties with the UK and champion the benefits of non-formal education.
Buckingham Palace said Edward will travel to Mumbai and Delhi to promote The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
During the visit, which runs from Sunday to Tuesday, the royal will meet young people undertaking the award, Indian education and business leaders, as well as philanthropists.
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh is in India on a three-day visit championing young people and the benefits of non-formal education around the world through The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award @intaward. pic.twitter.com/ZBMfMwBIgv
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The Duke of Edinburgh will join events celebrating shared interests between the countries in sport and the arts, and “how these can be used to support young people to reach their full potential”, according to Buckingham Palace.
Edward last visited India in February 2018, with the trip marking the first royal visit to India since the King visited in November 2019.
Following his time in India, Edward will travel on to join the Duchess of Edinburgh in Nepal.
Buckingham Palace said: “His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh is visiting India, from Sunday 2nd February to Tuesday 4th February, to celebrate the shared ties between the UK and India, and champion young people and the benefits of non-formal education.”
Lindy Cameron, British high commissioner to India, said the partnership between the countries was “helping drive solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues”.
Ms Cameron added: “I am delighted to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to India.
“The visit is an important reminder of the vibrant and enduring links between our countries, including through a 1.7 million-strong Indian diaspora in the UK.”
Kapil Bhalla, national director of the International Award for Young People, India, said: “We are deeply honoured to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to India as part of his continued commitment to inspiring young people worldwide.
“His visit reaffirms the transformative impact of The International Award for Young People in empowering the youth of India to realise their full potential.”
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – delivered as The International Award for Young People (IAYP) in India – is a non-formal education and learning framework available to young people aged 14-24.
Since its inception in India in 1962, the award has helped more than 150,000 students from 325 schools and educational institutions across the country.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was founded by Prince Philip in 1956 and works to help “young people build their confidence and develop key life skills in order to reach their full potential”.
