2004 - Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex visit the Thatched House, a Young's pub in Hammersmith. The prince follows in the footsteps of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and his brother, the Prince of Wales, by pulling a pint of Young's Bitter.

2005 - Young's continue to win medals for their beers, including golds for Ram Rod and Oatmeal Stout in the Brewing Industry International Awards in Munich and top prize for autumn and winter beers in the Tesco Brewing Awards.