Charan Gill, MBE, Receives Further Royal Recognition Entrepreneur Dr Charan Gill, MBE, recently received further royal recognition when he was awarded a Certificate of Achievement by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. At a ceremony at St James's Palace in London, the former restaurateur and now property developer accepted the award in recognition of his inspirational business career, his indomitable entrepreneurial spirit and his contribution to the restaurant trade in Scotland, where he is popularly known as the Curry King. The prestigious award was made under the auspices of the City & Guilds organisation, the UK's leading charity for work-related qualifications, of which Prince Philip is president. Dr Gill began his working life in Glasgow's shipyards, where he gained distinctions in a number of City & Guilds engineering qualifications. He was told that the Certificate was awarded to individuals who have "trodden the City & Guilds path" and who, having already demonstrated notable achievement, are likely to continue their contribution to their chosen fields. David Young, City & Guilds chairman, said: "Charan is a shining example that anything can be achieved if one is prepared to work hard enough." Dr Gill said: "I am delighted to have received this award and am particularly gratified that Prince Philip has recognised that, with a pinch of inspiration and drive, anything is possible."   top