June 2, 2023

Prince Edward has had a busy week, making public appearances on the Royal Windsor Horse present over the weekend earlier than internet hosting 2,000 Duke of Edinburgh gold award holders within the grounds of Buckingham Palace.

The royal inherited the title of Duke of Edinburgh from his father and have become patron of the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) awards, arrange by his father, in March, with this week marking his first time assembly those that’ve taken half within the awards.

Although he has massive footwear to fill, Prince Edward is taking it in his stride, impressing attendees, with royal watchers fast to reward the 59-year-old on social media, writing: “Carrying on for his father in D. of E. awards. Marvellous,” and: “Sustain the great work Prince Edward, your father could be pleased with you.”

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Prince Edward delighted followers within the gardens at Buckingham Palace

A 3rd merely wrote: “Prince Philip’s son,” adopted by a coronary heart emoji.

In pictures from the occasion, Prince Edward may be seen getting caught right into a sport of cornhole, which sees small luggage full of dried kernels of maize tossed at a goal consisting of an upward-sloping wood platform with a gap at one finish.

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Social media customers had been excited to see Prince Edward attempt his hand on the sport, with the UK Cornhole league commenting: “We might love to indicate HRH The Duke some Cornhole expertise,” and one other fan writing: “I really like that they’re enjoying corn gap!!”

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Prince Edward tried his hand at cornhole

That is the second uncommon exercise Prince Edward has tried this week – the royal additionally tried digital horse using on the weekend.

Prince Edward dismounts after trying a virtual reality horse racing simulator © Getty
Prince Edward dismounts after attempting a digital actuality horse racing simulator

A smiling Edward was noticed sitting astride a mannequin horse on the Windsor Horse Present as he clutched its reins and moved his head about to absorb the simulation, clearly happy with what he noticed on the headset, the royal commented: “superb,” earlier than having his fill of the futuristic gizmo, and asking: “Ought to we cease it there?” earlier than smiling and dismounting.

Prince Edward tries a virtual reality horse racing simulator © Getty
Prince Edward tries a digital actuality horse racing simulator

Edward later mingled with guests and spoke to stallholders within the present’s purchasing village space, with royal followers taking to Twitter to share their delight at seeing Edward take after his late mom in his attendance on the occasion.

Prince Edward tries a horse racing simulator © Getty
Prince Edward tries a horse racing simulator

“One of many hardest working royals. Prince Edward is about service and loyalty to the crown and the folks,” one wrote, whereas one other added: “I really like the face he’s pulling, Prince Edward is such enjoyable.”

Prince Edward tries a horse racing simulator © Getty
Prince Edward tries a horse racing simulator

A 3rd remarked on his similarity to the late Duke of Edinburgh, whose title Edward has inherited. “He is bought a few of his father’s infinite appeal,” they wrote.

Prince Edward smiling and waving at Windsor Horse Trials© Getty
Prince Edward delighted followers when he attended the Windsor Horse Trials

It was doubtless a poignant occasion for the late Queen’s youngest son, because it was considered one of his mom’s favorite events within the royal calendar.

Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by Prince Edward watches her horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show `© Getty
Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by Prince Edward watches her horse on the Royal Windsor Horse Present `

The horse present was an occasion so near his late mom’s coronary heart that she made a shock look there final summer time, one of many final engagements she selected to attend.

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