Royal British Legion

British

noun

an organization founded in 1921 to provide services and assistance for former members of the armed forces

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The service of remembrance, hosted by the Royal British Legion at the National Memorial Arboretum and attended by the King and Queen and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, heard personal testimonies from veterans.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

As for WW2, of five million British men and women who served in it, the Royal British Legion believes fewer than 8,000 are still alive.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

The Festival of Remembrance event was organised by the Royal British Legion, an association dedicated to supporting veterans and their families.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

Dr Bennett believes female veterans often avoid traditional spaces, such as local Royal British Legion clubs, because of people's misconceptions about the military.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025

And so she takes that message with her in the evenings when she's teaching her bagpipe class at the Banchory Royal British Legion Club.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025

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