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Second World War veterans to join the King for VE Day tea party

They will have prime spots to watch the military parade and flypast in central London as part the nation’s VE Day 80th anniversary events.

Evening Standard

Second World War veteran known as ‘the Poppy Man’ made an MBE

George Kelly, 101, was honoured in recognition of more than 40 years of voluntary service to the Royal British Legion.

Evening Standard

Invictus Games’ Team UK hit the ski slopes in last training session

The 2025 Invictus Games, set to begin in Vancouver, Canada, on February 8, will be the first to include winter sports.

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Second World War veterans urged to register for VE Day and VJ Day events

The anniversaries are in May and August this year.

The Independent UK

Fish and chips for VE Day? Battle begins over how UK marks 80th anniversary

King’s pageant master is at odds with Royal British Legion and government over events for the big day

The Guardian - UK

King lays first wreath as Kate and William pay respects in London on Remembrance Sunday

Kate makes appearances on successive days for first time since December

Evening Standard

Carrying book of remembrance was ‘unbelievable’, says Army veteran

Alex Lowe carried the book on stage with medic Hayley Lawrence, who helped treat him in Afghanistan.

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Kate continues return to duties with Festival of Remembrance appearance

The event at the Royal Albert Hall honours sacrifices made by the British and Commonwealth armed forces.

Evening Standard

Ross Kemp: People finding it economically tougher to donate on London Poppy Day

The Royal British Legion is the country’s largest armed forces charity and its London Poppy Day is the flagship event for its annual Poppy Appeal.

Evening Standard

Ruby, 10, among youngest attendees to join veterans at 2024 Poppy Appeal launch

Ruby Sheffield has supported the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal since the age of four.

The Independent UK

Royals and veterans prepare to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings

The King, Queen and Prince of Wales will travel to Normandy to attend a number of commemorative events on Thursday.

Evening Standard

UK police dismiss ‘misleading’ media reports of attacks on poppy sellers

Royal British Legion says public supported appeal as usual with no evidence volunteers were targeted

The Guardian - UK

Harry and Meghan all smiles while attending Remembrance Day event

Both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex pinned bright red Royal British Legion poppy broochs to their outfits

The Independent UK

Akshata Murty meets Chelsea Pensioners in Downing Street

The group, which also included minister for veterans’ affairs Johnny Mercer, posed outside No 10 wearing Royal British Legion poppies.

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Evening Standard

When is Remembrance Day 2024? Free train travel offered to military personnel and veterans

November 11 is a chance to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice

Evening Standard

Remembrance poppies go plastic-free

The Royal British Legion's poppy has a new look

The Guardian - UK

Royal British Legion gives poppy plastic-free makeover

Remembrance poppy created from renewable sources introduced as 2023 appeal launched

The Independent UK

D-Day veterans encouraged to register for 80th anniversary commemorations

The Government has said former soldiers, many of whom are now in their 90s, will be ‘at the heart’ of official events in France and the UK.

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The Independent UK

Ross Kemp says volunteers for poppy appeal are needed this year ‘more than ever’

The former EastEnders actor has links to the army, including a grandfather called Sydney ‘Dick’ Jordan who served in the Second World War.

The Independent UK

Veterans pay tribute to lost comrades on 79th D-Day anniversary

Former servicemen attended the Royal British Legion-organised event at the British Normandy Memorial outside Ver-sur-Mer.

The Guardian - UK

Remembrance poppies to be made entirely from paper in future

Royal British Legion’s new poppy has 40% smaller carbon footprint and will be recyclable in household waste collections

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Liverpool Echo

First Black Merchant Seamen's War memorial rededicated

A memorial dedicated to Black Merchant Seaman who served and lost their lives during WWII was fitted with a new plaque at a ceremony in Toxteth

Daily Mirror

War hero gets 160 cards on his 108th birthday thanks to the kindness of strangers

Donald Rose woke on the big day to find 50 cards from complete strangers from across the UK - and after a Royal British Legion appeal, his care home was swamped with another 110 in the following week

Daily Mirror

Royal British Legion is offering veterans and families up to £1,200 to help pay bills

The charity hopes the scheme will help some of the most vulnerable people within the "armed forces community" cope with soaring costs - however, it has decided to cut the amount originally offered due to high demand

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