Prince Philip accompanied Her Majesty on every one of her visits to New Zealand, from her first overseas tour as Queen in 1953 to her last visit here in 2002. He also visited New Zealand separately on a further four occasions. But his connections with this country run far deeper than just these visits. Prince Philip will probably be best remembered in New Zealand for the Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award, which provides life-changing opportunities for young people to learn new skills, get physically active, and give service to their communities. Achieving the award has been a transformative experience for many, including in prisons, teen parent units, refugee centres, and well over 300 schools. Together, the 250,000 who have received an award form an enduring legacy of His Royal Highness in New Zealand. 