Charles praises Royal British Legion at 100

THE Prince of Wales has hailed the Royal British Legion’s (RBL) “constant” support of the Armed Forces community in a video message to celebrate the charity’s centenary.

At 9am on Saturday, the RBL will mark the exact moment of its formation 100 years ago with the laying of wreaths at the Cenotaph in London and other towns, cities, and villages across the UK.

Charles’s message begins the day’s celebrations, with the Duke of Cornwall telling the charity: “There are few organisations which hold a place at the heart of society in the way the RBL does. “For one hundred 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.

“Therefore I wanted, above all, to offer my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all those who have helped build this wonderful organisation we know today, and to all those who will be part of its future.”

Charles’s video will lead a wealth of tributes from service personnel, members of the Armed Forces community, and celebrity supporters including Ross Kemp and Stephen Fry. A special RBL centenary coin will also be used for the coin toss of the FA Cup final.