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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 · Aug 14, 2025

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 · Jun 18, 2025

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 · May 4, 2025

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 · Nov 10, 2024

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 · Nov 9, 2024

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 · Nov 9, 2024

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 · Oct 31, 2024

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 · Oct 24, 2024

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 · Jun 2, 2024

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 · Nov 11, 2023