The Duke of Edinburgh has handed over his patronage of the Outward Bound Trust to his son, the Duke of York, it has been announced.

Prince Philip has given more than 65 years of service and personal commitment to the educational charity, known for its character-building outdoor adventures.

The 97-year-old duke had remained its patron despite stepping down from public service in 2017, but has now passed the responsibility on to his third child, Prince Andrew.

The Duke of York disclosed he had been interviewed by his father when a position opened up on the board of trustees years ago, with a view to him one day taking over the patronage.

Princess Beatrice, his daughter, has now also been elected to the board as a trustee.

The Duke of York, who has been chairman of the board of trustees since 1999, said: "It is an enormous privilege to take up this appointment of patron from my father, who has been a stalwart supporter of the Trust and its work since it was founded in 1941.