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| Royal British Legion: Wreath-laying marks centenary | |
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| National President of the Royal British Legion Lieutenant General (Retired) James Bashall laid a wreath at the Cenotaph | |
| Wreaths have been laid at the Cenotaph to mark the 100th birthday of the Royal British Legion (RBL). | |
| The charity marked the exact moment it was formed a century ago at 09:00 BST with the laying of wreaths at Whitehall in London and other parts of the UK. | |
| The ceremony at the Cenotaph was led by retired Lieutenant General James Bashall, national president of the RBL. | |
| The Prince of Wales earlier hailed the "life-changing and often life-saving support" it provides the Armed Forces. | |
| 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". |
| Prince Charles releases video message to mark 100 years of Royal British Legion | |
| He 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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