Prince Michael of Kent hosted submariners at a formal dinner in London on Friday to recognize the growing contribution of reservists to frontline submarine operations.
The meeting took place at the historic Naval and Military Club known as the “In and Out Club”, where members of the Royal Navy Reserve Submarine Operations Specialization joined senior naval officers for a special reception and dinner.
As Commodore-in-Chief of the Maritime Reserves, Prince Michael met with personnel from the submarine reserves community and was briefed on recent achievements.
The event shows how modern training pathways enable reservists to enter demanding operational environments.
One of the key examples discussed was last year’s Operation Highmast carrier strike group deployment, during which a Submarine Operations reservist served aboard HMS Prince of Wales as part of the Submarine Advisory Team.
His role supported the coordination of submarine warfare, ensuring seamless integration between surface and submarine operations during the task force’s return from the Pacific.
