The Duke of Kent, President of the R.N.L.I., visited the headquarters of the life-boat service at 42 Grosvenor Gardens, London, on 11th March. During his tour of the building the Duke of Kent visited all departments and met members of the staff. Earlier he had discussed the work of the R.N.L.I. with members of the Committee of Management.

In the photograph (right) the Duke of Kent is pictured with (left to right) Captain Nigel Dixon, R.N., Secretary of the R.N.L.I., Lieut.-Commander W. L. G. Dutton, Chief Inspector of Life-boats, and Admiral Sir Wilfrid Woods, Chairman..