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Earlier today, the King hosted a private Reception at Buckingham Palace for old shipmates from his naval days and representatives of associated organisations. 

There were 400 guests in attendance, including previous shipmates and their partners from H.M. Ships Bronington, Jupiter, Norfolk, Hermione, Minerva, Hermes, Dryad, Fox, and Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. 

Fellow aviators drawn from 845 Naval Air Squadron and across the Fleet Air Arm were also present. The King’s aide said: “His Majesty was greatly looking forward to seeing his old shipmates and no doubt sharing a few salty tales on the trip down memory sea-lane.

“He is most grateful for their continued loyalty, laughter and support over the decades, and looked forward to hearing where life’s journeys had taken them all.”