Who we are

We're at the heart of a national network helping our Armed Forces. We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families.

Contact Emily Prestidge

Please use this form to contact our PR Officer, Emily Prestidge, based at the Royal British Legion's head office in London.

Contact Senior PR Officer

Please use this form to contact our PR Officer, Charlene Guy, based at the Royal British Legion's head office in London.

Our response to the Covid-19 outbreak

During the coronavirus outbreak we will continue to work with our community, ensuring their safety and well-being is our highest priority during these unprecedented times.

News

Stay updated with RBL's latest news and updates here. For media inquiries, visit our Press Office section.

20,000 poppies arrive in Normandy

An installation featuring 20,000 poppies, each with a hand-written message of remembrance, has landed in Arromanches, Normandy for D-Day 75.

Thank you to our donors

We are so grateful to all donations to the Legion. Our life-changing work would not be possible without our supporter’s commitment and generosity.

Press Office

RBL's press office is available from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Please contact one of the team and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Our History

RBL was formed on 15 May 1921, bringing together four organisations of ex-servicemen that had established themselves after the First World War.

A tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor

Everyone at The Royal British Legion is incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Dame Barbara Windsor. An unforgettable character, Dame Barbara brought joy to all who knew her with her infectious laugh and personality.

New Director General

The Royal British Legion has announced Mark Atkinson, current Chief Executive Officer at RNID, the national charity supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss, or tinnitus, as its new Director General.

Celebrating 100 years of support

On 15 May 2021 join us online as we celebrate our centenary through a series of live events including a livestream from the Cenotaph.

Contact Jon Keighren

Please use this form to get in touch with Jon Keighren, PR Officer at RBL for the North of England.

Governance

The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board exercises responsibility for the strategic direction, governance and management of the Legion.

Sergeant Adam Kastein: I'm not afraid to be myself

Army Welfare Worker Sergeant Adam Kastein speaks of his experience of coming out whilst in the Army.

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