Prince Philip established the awards seven decades ago with the aim of helping young people uncover and realise their potential

Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor is set to collect her gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at the Palace of Holyroodhouse today, with her father, Prince Edward, presenting the honour.

The ceremony comes just 24 hours after the 22-year-old completed her studies at St Andrew's University, where she earned a degree in English and international relations.

Her parents watched as she graduated on Thursday, marking the end of her time at the Scottish institution where the Prince and Princess of Wales famously met as students.

The King's niece joins hundreds of other young people at today's ceremony who have successfully fulfilled the award's requirements, which include weekly volunteering, physical challenges, an expedition and a residential trip with unfamiliar participants.

The Duke of Edinburgh, as Prince Edward is now titled, will personally hand out this year's gold awards in Scotland.

Lady Louise shared a particularly close bond with her late grandfather, even adopting his passion for carriage driving as her own pursuit.

She maintained an equally strong connection with her grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh regularly bringing their children to Windsor Castle for visits.

Throughout her education, Lady Louise has largely remained out of the public eye, as is customary for royal children during their schooling years.

Lady Louise now plans to take a gap year, during which she intends to work, volunteer and travel before deciding on a career path.

Although she is not a working member of the Royal family, she has shown a keen interest in military life, having served as a cadet with the St Andrews University Officers' Training Corps.

During university holidays, she took on jobs at a Surrey garden centre and at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

The public can expect to see Lady Louise at royal events alongside her parents and her younger brother James, who holds the title of Earl of Wessex.

She is known for her dedication to her studies and her commitment to activities beyond the classroom.