Princess Royal 'most impressed' at RNLI visit

The Princess Royal was 'most impressed' during a visit to the Peel lifeboat on Tynwald Day.

Ahead of the ceremony in St. Johns, Princess Anne took a tour of the RNLI station on the west coast.

Her Royal Highness also presented long-service certificates to some of the station personnel including Lifeboat Operations Manager, Allen Corlett, Coxswain, Jon Corlett, Deputy Launch Authority, Eddie Allen and RNLI Area Lifesaving Manager, Chris Gaskin.

The visit was planned to recognise the Isle of Man as the birthplace of the RNLI.

Douglas resident Sir William Hillary founded the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck in 1824- the organisation later became the RNLI.

Peel Lifeboat Operations Manager, Allen Corlett said: It was an absolute privilege to welcome The Princess Royal on such an important day.

"She was genuinely interested in the roles of our volunteers who all make a valuable contribution to saving lives at sea."