The Earl of Wessex carries out a full schedule of official engagements in support of The Queen, and a growing number of charitable and other organisations with which he is actively involved.

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In 2008 His Royal Highness carried out in excess of 325 engagements in the UK and overseas.

The Earl's three great interests are young people, the arts and sport, which are reflected in both his public role and private life.

Organisations that provide opportunities for young people are especially important to His Royal Highness. He has been deeply committed to the work of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme ever since he achieved his Gold Award in 1986. His duties as a United Kingdom and International Trustee mean that he travels widely in Britain and overseas.

The Earl of Wessex is also associated with a number of sporting bodies. He is Vice Patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation, and he also serves as Patron of BadmintonScotland and Snowsport GB.