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We recognise, remember, and support the Armed Forces community, and ensure their unique contribution is not forgotten. Tweets monitored Mon-Fri, 9am–5pm.
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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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When she returned home, she recalls feeling like a changed person. “It was hard to settle back into civilian life.” See Anne’s story in our ‘Through their Eyes Exhibition’ online ⬇️ https://t.co/mVDoEgky7P (3/3)
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To mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, we have curated a striking exhibition of specially-commissioned portraits of veterans and their memories of extraordinary times.
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As part of her role, Anne took down messages for the Air Force, sending them to be decoded. “It made me feel quite important; I was doing something worthwhile.” (2/3)
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On Christmas Day 1942, Anne Eddleston received a letter notifying her that she was being called up to serve. She spent six months training as a Wireless Operator, having joined the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, before being sent abroad to Egypt. (1/3)
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Now, he’s walking from Chester to London and back again to raise money for us. https://t.co/BWkxXxvI4v (2/2)
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Army veteran Jason struggled with his transition into civilian life after a roadside bomb in Afghanistan ended his military career. Facing homelessness, he reached out to us for support. (1/2)
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“You go right back to the bottom of the waiting list. Children miss out on vital support.” Sign our Open Letter pushing for a stronger Armed Forces Covenant – so families like Cheryl’s get the help they need. (2/2) https://t.co/PulZkDoXdV
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Will you join me and call on the Prime Minister to Keep the Covenant Promise?
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Cheryl’s husband is in the Army. Their two children are autistic with significant speech and language delays. The average wait for an autism diagnosis is now three to four years, leaving many military families stuck without support as they regularly move. (1/2)
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Today we join the Armed Forces community in wishing His Majesty The King a very happy birthday 🎉 As our patron and Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces, we are immensely thankful for his faithful service and unwavering dedication to the Armed Forces.
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Thank you to everyone who came together to support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal this year. Your donations will allow us to continue supporting the Armed Forces community for life. Thank you ❤️ #PoppyAppeal
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A few hours of your time could have a life-changing impact. Poppy Appeal donations ensure we can tailor support to the Armed Forces community’s unique needs, and we need your help to raise these vital funds. We’d love to see you next year. Sign up now: https://t.co/ZaZxWqSVAM
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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
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Tomorrow on Armistice Day, join us at 11am for the #TwoMinuteSilence to pay respects to our Armed Forces community, past and present.
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@RoyalFamily This was followed by the annual march past the Cenotaph. Organised RBL, it saw 10,000 British and Commonwealth veterans and civilian members of the Armed Forces community honouring the fallen of the British Armed Forces involved in the two World Wars and all conflicts since 2/2
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At The Cenotaph this morning, His Majesty King Charles III led the nation's #RemembranceSunday commemorations. 📷 UK MOD © Crown copyright 2025 1/2
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The poppy reminds us of those from all communities serving today and our shared history. This #RemembranceSunday, join people across the nation in wearing a poppy and send a personal message of thanks and support to everyone in the Armed Forces community.
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@RoyalNavy @BritishArmy @RoyalAirForce @RoyalAlbertHall @RoyalFamily @rodstewart @SamRyderMusic @BlessingOffor @TheWellermen @hanwaddingham Missed the #FestivalOfRemembrance? Watch this year's event on @BBCiPlayer, featuring a commemoration of the 80th anniversary of WW2, stories of those lost in more recent conflicts, plus a tribute to military children who have faced bereavement.
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@RoyalNavy @BritishArmy @RoyalAirForce @RoyalAlbertHall @RoyalFamily @rodstewart @SamRyderMusic @BlessingOffor @TheWellermen And thank you @hanwaddingham for being such a great host 👏 #FestivalOfRemembrance @RoyalAlbertHall
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@RoyalNavy @BritishArmy @RoyalAirForce @RoyalAlbertHall @RoyalFamily Thank you to all of tonight's music artists for your contribution to a moving #FestivalOfRemembrance @RoyalAlbertHall
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@TheWellermen Keala Settle
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@RoyalNavy @BritishArmy @RoyalAirForce @RoyalAlbertHall Poppies fall silently at the @RoyalAlbertHall, before Serving personnel lead a rousing three cheers for The King 👑 #FestivalOfRemembrance @RoyalFamily
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