Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, was the star guest at a Stelios Foundation charity dinner in Monaco on Tuesday night that successfully raised €102,000 for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

On 24th September, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou hosted the exclusive event at the Stelios Foundation Conference Hall in Monaco, welcoming 60 distinguished guests, including Prince Edward. The charity dinner was aimed at raising funds and awareness for The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, an international charity that supports youth development for people aged 14 to 24 in over 120 countries, including Monaco.

The evening featured heartfelt speeches, including an inspiring address from Prince Edward, who highlighted the transformative impact of the Award on young lives worldwide. Sir Stelios, founder of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation and creator of the easy family of brands, generously covered the event’s costs and matched all donations made throughout the evening.

By the end of the night, attendees had donated €51,000, which was matched by the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, bringing the total to €102,000. These funds will help expand the reach of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Monaco and internationally, empowering more young people to develop essential life skills such as resilience, problem-solving, and leadership through personal development activities, community service, and adventurous journeys. The Award is currently available at the International School of Monaco and The British School of Monaco.

For nearly 70 years, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has been helping young people find purpose and passion in their lives, with more than 1.1 million participants since its inception by the late Prince Philip in 1956. The funds raised at this event will help further the mission of this global charity.

For more information about The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, visit www.intaward.org.

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