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We recognise, remember, and support the Armed Forces community, and ensure their unique contribution is not forgotten. For support, call us on 0808 802 8080.
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    Royal British Legion
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    Nov 12, 2025
    Never underestimate the impact your poppy makes ❤️ Thank you to everyone who made a donation to the 2025 Royal British Legion #PoppyAppeal, helping ensure we can be there for veterans and their families – whatever the need, whenever it’s needed.
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    Sep 9, 2024
    We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of D-Day veteran Don Sheppard. After serving in North Africa and Sicily in WW2, Don landed on Juno Beach on 6 June 1944 and spent three months as a despatch rider and driver in Normandy.
    Don Sheppard - 1920-2024. Don pictured at home holding up a glass of wine. He is wearing a military beret, and a dark blazer with a row of medals pinned on his left breast.
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    Jul 14, 2025
    We’re saddened to share that Donald Rose, the UK’s oldest WWII veteran, has passed away at 110. A sniper with the Queen’s Royal Regiment, he served in North Africa, survived D-Day, and helped liberate Bergen-Belsen. His legacy and sacrifice will not be forgotten ❤️
    Donald Rose, wearing a military beret and a dark blazer adorned with numerous medals and pins, sits with his hands folded. His jacket displays service ribbons and honours, including the Legion d’Honneur. He has a gentle smile and is pictured outdoors at the National Memorial Arboretum against a soft, blurred background of trees and blue skies.
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    Nov 11, 2023
    They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them. #TwoMinuteSilence #LestWeForget #ArmisticeDay
    An image of a poppy growing in a field of poppies. Words in white text read "At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them."
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    Royal British Legion
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    Sep 8, 2022
    It is with deepest sorrow that the Royal British Legion marks the death of our Sovereign and Patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen has served as Patron of the Royal British Legion since 6 February 1952. 1/3
    An official portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Darren Baker. The Queen sits in a chair in front of a large window. She wears a blue coloured dress and has a spray of five poppies on her left shoulder.
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    Royal British Legion
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    Nov 11, 2025
    They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. #ArmisticeDay #Remembrance #TwoMinuteSilence
    Close-up of a vibrant red poppy with a dark center, set against a blurred background of similar poppies, creating a field of red. The poppy stands tall on a green stem, highlighted by natural lighting.
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    Royal British Legion
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    Apr 8, 2021
    🎂 Happy 100th Birthday to Pippa Latour MBE, the last surviving female Special Operations Executive agent of the 40 who were sent into France to organise resistance for the Normandy Landings. Thank you for all that you have done and have a wonderful day from all of us at the RBL.
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    May 8, 2020
    Today marks 75 years since #WW2 ended in Europe. Join us as we come together for a tribute to the WW2 generation and reflect on the challenges faced then and now. This is the start of our WW2 commemorations leading up to #VJDay on 15 August. ➡️ rbl.org.uk/veday75 #VEDay75
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    Royal British Legion
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    Jun 6, 2024
    We will remember them. Silence falls at the British Normandy Memorial in remembrance of all those who served and sacrificed on D-Day. #DDay80
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    Royal British Legion
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    Nov 11, 2017
    At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. #TwoMinuteSilence #Armisticeday
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    Royal British Legion
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    Jun 18, 2020
    We are incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Dame Vera Lynn, an unforgettable British icon, symbol of hope to the Armed Forces Community past and present, and much loved longstanding Legion supporter. Our thoughts are with her loved ones.
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    Royal British Legion
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    Nov 11, 2024
    They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. #ArmisticeDay #Remembrance
    A field of red poppies. There are a mixture of poppies in bloom, with some yet to flower. There are two poppies rising highest above the rest of the field that are at the centre of the picture. Above the flowers are the words: “We will remember them”.
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    Royal British Legion
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    Aug 15, 2025
    We’re deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tom Jones, a WWII veteran, who died peacefully aged 103. Tom served in the Far East in 1942, in extremely tough conditions, before returning home to work as a bus and tanker driver. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
    An image of Tom, a 103 year-old Second World War veteran, sitting in a chair, smiling at the camera wearing a light-blue shirt, red-tinted glasses and a black cap.
    An image of a black and white photo of Tom smiling at the camera, wearing military uniform and a hat.
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    Royal British Legion
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    Nov 8, 2025
    Tonight, we remember. Join us for our Festival of Remembrance as we honour our Armed Forces community and mark 80 years since the end of WW2. 📺 9pm, BBC One ▶️ @BBCiPlayer
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