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King hails heroes’ courage on VJ Day and reflects on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The monarch released an audio message on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day in which he vowed those who fought for the allies will never be forgotten.

Evening Standard

Veteran, 100, witnessed official ceremony marking Japan’s surrender

Reg Draper spoke of his memories in the Royal Navy 80 years after VJ Day.

The Independent UK

King and Queen to honour veterans on 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Guests of honour at a service of remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum on Friday include 33 veterans aged from 96 to 105.

The Independent UK

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Meet the 100-year-old VJ Day hero who witnessed Japan’s Second World War surrender

Reg Draper was a stores assistant on Royal Navy battleship HMS Duke of York during the Second World War

The Independent UK

King Charles and Queen Camilla to honour veterans on 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Royal British Legion will be guests of honour at a service of remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum

The Independent UK

Royal British Legion calls on VJ Day veterans to join 80th anniversary

The event will be held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on August 15.

Evening Standard

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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The Independent 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.

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.

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.

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