This image of Her Majesty the Queen officially opening the Cowes Lifeboat Station in 2012 is one of several issued by the RNLI ahead of Sunday's anniversary
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We all have a role to play in safety education to help save lives. RNLI is urging the public to follow potentially lifesaving advice if they find themselves in trouble after falling into cold water.