137. HRH The Duke of Kent: Being President

HRH The Duke of Kent reflects on 55 years as President of the charity Since becoming President of the RNLI in 1969, HRH The Duke of Kent has supported the organisation through some of the charity’s greatest milestones – including the opening of the RNLI College, the introduction of the lifeguard service, and the development of faster, safer lifeboats that have helped save more lives. In this episode, The Duke speaks with Chief Executive of the RNLI, Mark Dowie, about being President, recalling the events and stories that have stayed with His Royal Highness over the years, and how it felt to have a lifeboat named RNLB The Duke of Kent. 200 Voices is produced by Adventurous Audio for the RNLI    Interview by the RNLI's Mark Dowie Soundtrack composed and performed by Jon Nicholls    The RNLI is a charity celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea - find out more at RNLI.org/200