Royal British Legion marks centenary

WREATHS have been laid at the Cenotaph to mark the centenary of the Royal British Legion (RBL).

The charity marked the exact moment of its formation 100 years ago at 9am on Saturday with the laying of wreaths on Whitehall in London and other towns, cities and villages across the UK.

Representatives of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force and Merchant Navy laid wreaths to replicate the same actions of that time and day a century ago.

The ceremony was led by retired Lieutenant General James Bashall, who is national president of the RBL.

In a video message to celebrate the charity’s centenary, the Prince of Wales hailed its “constant” support of the Armed Forces community.

Charles said: “There are few organisations which hold a place at the heart of society in the way the Royal British Legion does.”