Thousands of people have responded to the royal family’s photos of the Duke of Kent attending an event despite his old age.

The first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II congratulated the recipients of the King’s Scout Award – the highest recognition in scouting adventures and skills.

A ceremony held at Windsor Castle, where Royal joined the Chief Scout Dwayne Fields, also paid tribute to the Duke of Kent’s 50 years of work with the Scouts Association.

The Duke of Kent, Prince Edward, looked fragile on the images released by the Buckingham Palace.

In the comments section of the Royal Family’s Instagram post, Royals fans showered the 89-year-old for his dedication to royal tasks.

“The Duke of Kent is the epitome of duty and loyalty,” commented a fan.

Another said, “HRH Duke of Kent is a real stalwart of the royal family.”