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Tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

The Royal British Legion is deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

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Rugby star backs Stop the Service Charge campaign

Rugby player Joe Cokanasiga is backing our calls to scrap fees for military personnel from the Commonwealth wishing to stay in the UK after service.

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How our supporters helped change the lives of a veteran and his family

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the lives of Army veteran Jason and his family were impacted. Thanks to our kind supporters, we were able to help Jason and his children.

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Chris and his family reunited at Christmas

Reuniting a veteran with his family during Covid-19

After becoming separated during the Covid-19 pandemic, we helped reunite Army veteran Chris with his family in time for Christmas in 2020.

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Adam and fellow members of the Riders' Branch

How Riders' Branch member Adam supports RBL

After leaving the Armed Forces, Adam Brown joined the Royal British Legion Riders’ Branch and has gone on to raise over £100,000 for RBL.

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The youngest Poppy Appeal collectors

Toby Castle, 17, has been collecting for the Poppy Appeal since he was just three weeks old. Along with his younger sister Jemima, 15, each year the siblings help their James, who is a Poppy Appeal Organiser in Hartfield, East Sussex, collect for our annual appeal

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Rachel Hughes after running the London Marathon

Inspirational care

Rachel Hughes was so touched by the support and care her grandparents received at our Galanos House Care Home that she chose to forge a career as a nurse with hopes of one day working back at the home that inspired her.

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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.

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Army cadets group photo Esther McVey MP

Encouraging community support for RBL

Khumi Tonsing Burton has supported RBL for over 20 years. She has always been a champion of Remembrance and has actively encourage the community, especially young people to get involved and support RBL.

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D-Day veterans in Normandy

D-Day 77 Livestream

Watch live online as the British Normandy Memorial is officially opened as part of events to mark the 77th anniversary of D-Day.

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Armed Forces Community Garden

In partnership with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, we have developed an Armed Forces Community Garden in Hillfield Park, Solihull.

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Black History Month: Six stories of service and sacrifice 

Shining a light on the immense contribution made by black men and women over centuries in fighting for Britain.

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Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall launch 2021 Poppy Appeal

Their Royal Highnesses met a group of ten collectors at Clarence House to mark the launch of this year's Poppy Appeal.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson donates to Poppy Appeal

In our centenary year, Prime Minister Boris Johnson met collectors at Downing St to make his donation to the 2021 Poppy Appeal.

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Force Atlantic team celebrating new world record

Army team set new Atlantic rowing record

A team from the British Army have set a new world record for crossing the Atlantic Ocean whilst raising vital funds for the Royal British Legion.

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LGBT History Month: David’s Story 

David Kelsey joined the Army at 16, but his military career was cut short because of the ban on LGBT+ personnel serving in the Armed Forces.

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