Gian's story

Gian Singh’s Gian's battalion was deployed to the jungles of Burma, where he undertook the actions that would earn him the Victoria Cross.

Funeral collections

Giving family and friends the option to give a gift in lieu of flowers at a funeral is a special way to celebrate the life of a loved one.

VE Day 80

The Royal British Legion commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special event at the National Memorial Arboretum in May.

Announcing Our new National Chaplain

5 Sep, 2025
The Venerable Dr Giles Legood has been appointed to the role of RBL’s National Chaplain.

Queen Elizabeth II's first Victoria Cross

Bill Speakman was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1951 for protecting comrades in battle during the Korean War – the first to be invested by Queen Elizabeth II.

National Express

Corporate Partner National Express has rolled out a package to support the Armed Forces community. National Express has been supporting the RBL with a host of initiatives since 2013.

Johnson Beharry

Sergeant Johnson Beharry was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry, for extreme heroism in 2004.

Poppy Press

In this Poppy Press edition, we're asking the nation to help us celebrate 100 years of support for the Armed Forces community by leaving a personal message.

Wearing a poppy shows you care

Funeral Directors Pack

Please fill in the form below so we can send your Funeral Directors pack in the post. They can be used at funerals, cremations, and other similar events.

RBL representation at funerals

The Royal British Legion will always attempt to attend the funeral of anyone who has served, or of a branch member when invited to do so by family.

Far East Prisoners of War

After VE Day many Britons began to think about rebuilding their lives, but before VJ Day, thousands remained prisoners of war in the Far East.