Fans of the Duke of Kent are lauding his recent involvement in a special thanksgiving service held at Westminster Abbey in honor of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

Established in 1824, the RNLI commemorates 200 years of remarkable efforts in saving close to 150,000 lives at sea.

The organization is dedicated to addressing the maritime needs of individuals, ranging from responding to distress calls from cyclists and swimmers to executing rescue missions using small boats.

Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent and a first cousin of the late Queen, took the lead in overseeing the ceremony at Westminster Abbey with a warm smile, graciously welcoming representatives from various rescue organizations.

He also took the time to explore an exhibition showcasing both historic and modern lifeboats.

One enthusiastic royal supporter, Lin MacNeill IV, shared their joy at meeting the Duke of Kent, expressing admiration for him as one of their favorite personalities.

Another attendee of the ceremony at Westminster Abbey described the experience as an absolute honor, relishing the opportunity to interact with a member of the royal family.

A user named Madnoisy Pilgrim commended the Prince’s commitment to supporting not only the Queen but now the King, referring to him as a loyal individual.

Princess Marina, the Duke of Kent’s mother, serves as the chairwoman of the charity, a role that her son assumed in 1969.

Born on October 9, 1935, in Belgrave Square, London, Prince Edward George Nicholas Paul Patrick is the offspring of Prince George and Princess Marina, the Duke and Duchess of Kent.

He is also the grandson of King George V and Queen Mary, thus establishing his status as a cousin to the late Queen.

His siblings include Princess Alexandra, born in 1936, and Prince Michael, born in 1942.

During his tenure as the chairman of the RNLI, the Duke made extensive visits to numerous lifeboat stations under its jurisdiction.

Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence, the spouse of the Princess Royal, was also present at the Thanksgiving service, further highlighting the significance of the event.

Images capturing moments from the service were shared on the official Royal Family account, providing glimpses of the Duke of Kent engaging with volunteers and staff while inspecting various lifeboats, such as the William Riley rowing boat from 1909, a Type D lifeboat, and a contemporary Shannon-class vessel.

The late Queen Elizabeth herself became the patron of the RNLI in 1952, coinciding with her ascension to the throne.