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00:58 >> Good evening everyone.
01:00 And I'm thoroughly delighted as always to be here
01:04 to recognize the transformational achievements
01:07 of 20 exceptional young people from across the world.
01:10 Each and every one of their stories,
01:13 which you will hear shortly, are testament to their character,
01:18 their passion, and their determination to make a lasting
01:22 and meaningful difference to the lives of others.
01:24 The paths taken by these young people have not always
01:28 been easy.
01:29 Many have overcome adversity and prejudice, but they are driven
01:34 by courage, compassion, and commitment,
01:37 qualities shared by my mother.
01:39 Their stories remind us of the importance of organizations
01:45 like the Diana Award.
01:47 I've seen on many occasions
01:48 over the years how this charity empowers
01:51 and mobilizes young people to take action
01:54 and make the changes they want to see in their communities
01:58 and in the world around them.
01:59 Over the next two years, the Diana Award, alongside many
02:05 of their partners here today, will equip these young people
02:09 with the skills to have an even bigger impact.
02:12 I'm excited to see what they can all do together.
02:16 But this evening's Legacy Award is particularly special
02:20 as it marks the 25th anniversary year of the Diana Award,
02:24 a charity set up to reflect my mother's belief
02:28 that young people can change the world.
02:31 I know that she would have been honored to see a charity
02:36 in her name doing such inspirational work
02:38 to uplift young people from all corners of the globe.
02:41 She taught me that everyone has the potential
02:46 to give something back,
02:47 that everyone indeed deserves a supporting hand in life.
02:51 That legacy is something that both Catherine and I sought
02:56 to focus on through our work,
02:57 as have the 50,000 young people who have received the Diana Award
03:02 over the past 25 years.
03:03 I'm incredibly proud to see this manifested
03:09 in the amazing young people receiving the Legacy
03:12 Award tonight.
03:12 Thank you, and have a good evening.
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