The Duke of Kent, 90, hosted a reception at Kensington Palace in honour of the RNLI's lifeguards RNLI Nathan WilliamsThe Duke of Kent hosted a poignant reception at Kensington Palace on Friday, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's lifeguards, where he has served as President since 1969. Prince Edward, 90, brought together lifeguards from the RNLI to celebrate their lifesaving work across Great Britain and the Channel Islands. Supported by a cane, the Duke presented Matty Mcleod with the Thanks of the Institution Award for Gallantry to recognise his rescue of Joanna Hicks, whom he saved from a rip current in Pembrokeshire. Read More Callie Coles, the It-girl equestrian galloping into the literary scene With chickens on her desk, whippets underfoot and ponies wandering indoors, ‘accidental’ social media star Callie Coles is racing to finish the next novel in a new trilogy set in the horsey heartland of Newmarket‘Receiving this award is a real honour, but it reflects the teamwork, training and support that all RNLI lifeguards receive,’ said Mcleod, who was joined by Hicks at the Palace. ‘I'm grateful that I was in the right place at the right time to help Joanna, and it's incredibly special to be able to share this moment with her and see how well she has recovered.’