Burlington’s Kristina Ayanian, Miss Massachusetts Outstanding Teen 2013, will travel to Nashville, Tenn. on May 23 to receive her Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Medal Award from His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex and Viscount Severn of England, Wicked Local reports.
The Nashville visit will include Tennessee’s inaugural Duke of Edinburgh Award Ceremony hosted by Governor and Mrs. Bill Haslam at the Tennessee Governor’s Mansion.
The foundation was founded by Edward’s father Prince Philip in 1956 and is a self-development program available for young people aged 14 to 25, with millions of candidates from over 140 countries having taken part in the past.
Following the awards ceremony, Kristina will have the opportunity to interview HRH for Teen Kids News on the ABC Television network.
According to Ayanian, “this is a dream come true for me and a rare opportunity for any television reporter to interview a member of the British Royal family.”
She will also interview award recipients and participate in an English style afternoon tea. She is also invited to a black tie royal gala, which will benefit the US Duke of Edinburgh Award, taking a place at the Montgomery Bell Academy.
