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St Davids RNLI Deputy Coxswain at Buckingham Palace

Lifeboats News Release

On Tuesday June 5th St Davids RNLI deputy coxswain Robin Copley and his wife Rachel, attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace.

Robin & Rachel

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Robin & Rachael

Robin and Rachel were part of a group of RNLI volunteers who attended, where they met the Duke of Kent President of the RNLI.

Also present was Prince Charles, Duchess of Cornwall and Princess Anne.

They thoroughly enjoyed the event.

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