NEW LIFEBOAT

The Queen visited Henley-on-Thames to name a new lifeboat, the Royal British Legion Jubilee, marking the first time a reigning monarch has named a lifeboat. The boat, intended for coastal duties around Britain, was displayed during the regatta. It cost £70,000, with £51,000 funded by the Royal British Legion for their 50th anniversary. The lifeboat will soon begin its duties in the Orkneys. Additionally, there were more investitures at Buckingham Palace.

What significant event took place during the Queen's visit to Henley-on-Thames?

• The inauguration of a new bridge

• The launch of a new ship

• The opening of a new museum

• The naming of a new lifeboat

What was the primary reason for bringing the lifeboat to Henley?

• To conduct a training session for new crew members

• To test its capabilities in inland waters

• To allow the public to see it during the regatta

• To provide rescue services for the regatta

What is the intended duty location for the Royal British Legion Jubilee lifeboat?

• Rivers and lakes

• International waters

• Coastal duties around Britain

• Inland waters

How much did the Royal British Legion contribute to the cost of the lifeboat?

• £70,000

• £100,000

• £20,000

• £51,000

Where will the Royal British Legion Jubilee lifeboat start its duties?

• Henley-on-Thames

• Long Hope in the Orkneys

• Buckingham Palace

• The River Thames