How is it that in the age of social media and screen time, something old and vaguely royal still appeals? Three factors explain the scheme’s success https://www.economist.com/britain/2026/03/19/the-duke-of-edinburghs-award-is-more-popular-than-ever?taid=69be5e1bfec6580001a80920&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=voante