The United States Ambassador in London, Charles H. Price II (I), hosted a reception on October 2 to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the RNLI. HRH Princess Alexandra, accompanied by her husband, the Honourable Angus Ogilvie, was the guest of honour at the reception which was held in Winfield House, the Ambassador's official residence in Regent's Park. Rear Admiral W. J. Graham, director, and Mrs Graham can be seen in the background. The Ambassador paid tribute to the work of the American British Lifeboat Appeal Committee, AFRAS, and the American branch and said, 'I have been very pleased to continue the tradition established by my predecessors of serving as president of the American branch and to encourage their endeavours to provide a further lifeboat for the RNLI.' photograph by courtesy of Desmond O'Neill.