On Wednesday 29th November 2023, our Cadets attended the Duke of Edinburgh Future Energy Conference 2023, hosted by The Worshipful Company of Fuellers. This prestigious event was attended by many industry experts and HRH Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh. As Platanos College is supported by the Fuellers’ Charitable Trust, our Cadets played a pivotal role as the Duke’s Carpet Guard.

The Cadets welcomed Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh into the building with exceptional military attitudes. His Royal Highness was so impressed, that he stopped to speak with our Cadets. After welcoming the Duke into the building, the Cadets listened to a riveting panel discussion centred around Energy Markets. With keen ears, cadets listened to Gareth Ramsay (BP Economist), Richard Nourse (Schroders Greencoat) and Dr Carole Nakhle (Crystol Energy).

During the networking and exhibition break, our representatives shook hands and were engaged in conversations with His Royal Highness. Prince Edward was elated as he received a copy of our Creative Writing Anthology, handed to him by Cadet Chloe Pinto.

We would like to thank The Worshipful Company of Fuellers, for giving members of our Contingent the opportunity to be a part of such an enriching event. Cadets who took part in the event were Asma Mohammed-Ali, Chloe Pinto, Evrard Doumbya, Daniel Caneira, Jena Aberaa, Kelly Oliveira, Liam Hopkins, and Samul Mahmud Saqib. Photos taken by Mark Dalton.