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| Royal British Legion: Prince Charles marks charity's 100th birthday | |
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| Prince Charles releases video message to mark 100 years of Royal British Legion | Prince Charles releases video message to mark 100 years of Royal British Legion |
| The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the "life-changing and often life-saving support" the Royal British Legion (RBL) provides to the Armed Forces, in a video message honouring the charity's 100th birthday. | The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the "life-changing and often life-saving support" the Royal British Legion (RBL) provides to the Armed Forces, in a video message honouring the charity's 100th birthday. |
| Prince Charles said the RBL provided a "constant and reassuring presence" and an "unending commitment". | Prince Charles said the RBL provided a "constant and reassuring presence" and an "unending commitment". |
| The RBL was formed exactly 100 years ago at 09:00 BST on Saturday. | The RBL was formed exactly 100 years ago at 09:00 BST on Saturday. |
| Wreathes will be laid at the Cenotaph in London and other parts of the UK. | Wreathes will be laid at the Cenotaph in London and other parts of the UK. |
| Prince Charles said he had the "utmost admiration" for the RBL's ability to rally support for the Armed Forces and help grieving families. | Prince Charles said he had the "utmost admiration" for the RBL's ability to rally support for the Armed Forces and help grieving families. |
| "There are few organisations which hold a place at the heart of society in the way the RBL does," he said. | "There are few organisations which hold a place at the heart of society in the way the RBL does," he said. |
| "For 100 years, the RBL has been a constant, through the annual Poppy Appeal, leading the nation in remembrance, and providing a life-long commitment to every veteran and their families." | "For 100 years, the RBL has been a constant, through the annual Poppy Appeal, leading the nation in remembrance, and providing a life-long commitment to every veteran and their families." |
| He offered his "sincere and heartfelt gratitude" to those who helped build the charity. | He offered his "sincere and heartfelt gratitude" to those who helped build the charity. |
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| "Those who have served have an organisation that provides life-changing and often life-saving support, an organisation that speaks up on their behalf and an organisation that ensures their sacrifices shall never be forgotten," he added. | "Those who have served have an organisation that provides life-changing and often life-saving support, an organisation that speaks up on their behalf and an organisation that ensures their sacrifices shall never be forgotten," he added. |
| Other celebrity supporters to pay tribute to the RBL include Ross Kemp and Stephen Fry. | Other celebrity supporters to pay tribute to the RBL include Ross Kemp and Stephen Fry. |
| Charles Byrne, the RBL's director general, said: "We remain committed to our mission to ensure that those who have given so much for their country get the fair treatment, support and recognition they deserve." | Charles Byrne, the RBL's director general, said: "We remain committed to our mission to ensure that those who have given so much for their country get the fair treatment, support and recognition they deserve." |
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