Lt Gen Jonathon Riley CB DSO

Jonathon was in command of the 1st Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers: “We are not leaving here till we’ve got those boys back.”

Compensation advice

If you have suffered an injury or illness due to service and wish to claim compensation, our team of expert advisers can to help you through the process.

The Poppy and Remembrance

Discover the story of how the humble poppy became the symbol of Remembrance, and its meaning today.

Second World War veteran awarded Legion d’Honneur

100-year-old D-Day veteran John Fiddler has received France’s highest honour in recognition of his role in the liberation of France in 1944.

Private Warren Howell

“When you’re there, you just react, you get fired upon and you witness ethnic cleansing, but afterwards it hits you.”

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Scotland Events

Army Veteran completes epic Paddle of Britain challenge

Dan Smith challenged himself to paddle the length of Great Britain to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1 and raise money for the Legion.

Remembering Operations in Bosnia

The RBL has marked the crucial contribution of the British Armed Forces to the peace support operations in Bosnia since 1992.

Count them in

Following a campaign by RBL and Poppyscotland, the Government will for the first time include a question on the Armed Forces in the next UK Census in 2021.

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.

Fundraising Resources

Download our fundraising resources to help you maximise your fundraising so RBL can continue to support the Armed Forces community.

Golden Charter

The Royal British Legion is proud to partner with Golden Charter, one of the UK’s largest funeral plan providers, and its network of independent funeral directors.

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme

If you suffered an injury or illness related to your service in the Armed Forces on or after 6 April 2005, you can make a claim under the scheme.

Bereavement support

It can be a very difficult and confusing time when someone dies so we are here to help if you need practical, emotional, or financial support.

Holly Seabrook

"The process of bringing Poppy Supporter to market at the Royal British Legion was a mammoth challenge. I loved it!"