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PM meets Poppy Appeal collectors and armed forces veterans at No 10 North

Andy Burnham made a contribution to the appeal at his office in Manchester.

Evening Standard · Oct 23

Poppy Appeal launched by six-year-old fundraiser

Ivy Knighton-Leake was presented with a special poppy made from the metal of Second World War Spitfires.

Evening Standard · Oct 22

Mural of World War II hero Donald Rose unveiled on Ilkeston Town Hall

Mr Rose, who fought in North Africa during the war, died in 2025 aged 110

The Independent UK · Oct 21

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Former senior NI police officer recalls Iraq role two decades on

Stephen White emphasised the importance of remembrance ahead of events to mark the end of Operation Telic.

Evening Standard · May 21

King Charles to lead Remembrance Sunday service in London

The King will take centre stage at the National Service of Remembrance on Sunday

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025

Royal British Legion launches annual poppy appeal

Rebuilding lives in the armed forces community is the theme of this year’s appeal.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

Where to buy a poppy? As Royal British Legion launches 2025 poppy appeal

The Royal British Legion's 2025 poppy appeal aims to raise over £50 million to aid UK armed forces members and veterans

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025

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Free rail travel to be offered to veterans for remembrance services

‘As we celebrate 200 years of rail, it is only right that the industry reflects on the vital role it played in our nation’s war efforts’, said rail group CEO

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Royal British Legion calls for Starmer to fulfil forces covenant pledge

The leading military charity has written to the Prime Minister, urging him to fulfil a pledge to place the Armed Forces Covenant in law.

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2025

King hails heroes’ courage on VJ Day and reflects on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The monarch released an audio message on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day in which he vowed those who fought for the allies will never be forgotten.

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2025

Meet the 100-year-old VJ Day hero who witnessed Japan’s Second World War surrender

Reg Draper was a stores assistant on Royal Navy battleship HMS Duke of York during the Second World War

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

King and Queen to honour veterans on 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Guests of honour at a service of remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum on Friday include 33 veterans aged from 96 to 105.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

King Charles and Queen Camilla to honour veterans on 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Royal British Legion will be guests of honour at a service of remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

Veteran, 100, witnessed official ceremony marking Japan’s surrender

Reg Draper spoke of his memories in the Royal Navy 80 years after VJ Day.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025

Royal British Legion calls on VJ Day veterans to join 80th anniversary

The event will be held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on August 15.

Evening Standard · May 4, 2025

Second World War veterans to join the King for VE Day tea party

They will have prime spots to watch the military parade and flypast in central London as part the nation’s VE Day 80th anniversary events.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

Second World War veteran known as ‘the Poppy Man’ made an MBE

George Kelly, 101, was honoured in recognition of more than 40 years of voluntary service to the Royal British Legion.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Invictus Games’ Team UK hit the ski slopes in last training session

The 2025 Invictus Games, set to begin in Vancouver, Canada, on February 8, will be the first to include winter sports.

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The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

Second World War veterans urged to register for VE Day and VJ Day events

The anniversaries are in May and August this year.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024

Fish and chips for VE Day? Battle begins over how UK marks 80th anniversary

King’s pageant master is at odds with Royal British Legion and government over events for the big day

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2024

King lays first wreath as Kate and William pay respects in London on Remembrance Sunday

Kate makes appearances on successive days for first time since December

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024

Carrying book of remembrance was ‘unbelievable’, says Army veteran

Alex Lowe carried the book on stage with medic Hayley Lawrence, who helped treat him in Afghanistan.

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2024

Kate continues return to duties with Festival of Remembrance appearance

The event at the Royal Albert Hall honours sacrifices made by the British and Commonwealth armed forces.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024

Ross Kemp: People finding it economically tougher to donate on London Poppy Day

The Royal British Legion is the country’s largest armed forces charity and its London Poppy Day is the flagship event for its annual Poppy Appeal.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

Ruby, 10, among youngest attendees to join veterans at 2024 Poppy Appeal launch

Ruby Sheffield has supported the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal since the age of four.

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