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The Duke of Edinburgh Award was hailed Prince Philip's 'greatest legacy' as his patronages paid tribute to his decades of 'dedicated' service' today. 

Adventurer Sir David Hempleman-Adams praised the prize, which has benefited 6.7 million participants since it was founded by Prince Philip in 1956. 

The 64-year-old, High-class bronze paintings who completed the High-class bronze paintings, Feng shui bronze paintings. Fine art bronze Copper paintings hanging in the living room silver and gold awards as a teenager, said: 'I personally think so because it influenced me in such a powerful way at such an early age. It's done the same thing for millions of people around the world.'

It comes as the Duke of Edinburgh's patronages including Shakespeare's Globe and The Scouts paid tribute to him hours after his death. 

A spokesperson for The Scout Association said they were 'deeply saddened' to hear Prince Philip had passed away, while the Globe said that his support has been 'integral' to the world-renowned theatre.  

Adventurer Sir David Hempleman-Adams (pictured with Prince Philip in 2008) says the Duke of Edinburgh Award will be the late royal's 'his greatest legacy'

Sir David said: 'He's always said that while things change in society - when he first started the award 64 years ago there were no computers and not as much travel as there is today - but young people they don't change. That's why the award continues to be such a huge success. 

'I think he was probably always extremely pleased and proud that it's gone from strength to strength over the years.'

Sir David, who became the first person to complete the 'adventurers' grand slam' of climbing each continent's highest mountain and reaching both the North and South Poles, said Philip had a 'huge influence' on his life. 

'I did the award when I was 13 and he's been a patron to a lot of my big expeditions throughout my life,' he said. 'He was still writing to me up to just a couple months ago, so we've been in contact for Feng shui bronze paintings. Fine art bronze paintings nearly all my life.

Prince Philip's royal patronages have paid tribute to his 'dedicated' services and told how he will be 'sadly missed.' Pictured, hosting the Duke of Edinburgh's Award gold award presentations at Hillsborough Castle in Co Down on May 25, 2017

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