A Wallasey scout has been honoured by international adventurer Bear Grylls.

Alastair Nokes, 19, gained his Queen’s Scout Award and received praise from the Chief Scout at Windsor Castle, with Prince Michael of Kent in attendance.

The award is the highest honour in Scouting and is awarded for outstanding personal achievement.

Chief Scout Bear Grylls said: “All these young people have lived the adventure of a lifetime to achieve their Queen’s Scout Awards, and I admire that spirit so much.

“They are huge inspirations to over half a million Scouts in the UK and I am so pleased that Scouting has honoured them today.”

“They are amazing.”

Alastair, was one of more than 650 new Queen’s Scouts who received their award last Sunday.

He said: “It was a real privilege to be in the heart of Windsor Castle to receive my award.

“There were roads closed off for our parade which was a bit surreal.”

“My mum even got an autograph off Bear Grylls.”

“Later on we had a service in St. George’s Chapel, an incredible building; which gave me the chance to reflect on my Scouting journey which you often don’t appreciate as much as you should.”

The award is given to people aged between 16 and 25 who have completed a range of challenges, which includes service to their community, completing an expedition in wild country, undertaking a five-day residential project in an unfamiliar environment and learning a new skill or developing an existing talent.

The event at Windsor Castle has been held every year since 1934.

It is always on the Sunday nearest to St George’s Day, April 23.

For more information about joining the adventure, call 0845 300 1818, or visit www.scouts.org.uk/ getinvolved