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Although the Royal British Legion also holds a yearly poppy appeal in Northern Ireland and in 2009 raised more than £1 million, [42] the wearing of poppies in Northern Ireland is controversial. [5] It is seen by many as a political symbol [ 5 ] [ 43 ] and a symbol of Britishness , [ 5 ] [ 44 ] [ 45 ] representing support for the British Army.
The Royal British Legion Riders Branch (RBLR) is a specialist worldwide branch of The Royal British Legion for motorcyclists. Its members hold events such as Weston Bike Night in Weston-super-Mare and rallies such as the RBLR 1000, [32] a 1,000 mile in 24 hours sponsored ride, all to raise money for the Poppy Appeal.
The Royal British Legion, Remembrance Day Creator Philip Stevens. Support as nominator Philip Stevens 11:15, 16 November 2007 (UTC) Oppose. Much as I would love this important subject to be a FP, the glare of the flash is too harsh in this photo. Pstuart84 Talk 02:13, 17 November 2007 (UTC)
‘The British armed forces play a vital role in protecting the rights and freedoms of everyone in UK society’ Royal British Legion backs pro-Palestine demonstrators’ right to protest amid ...
Veteran ‘humbled’ as largest field of remembrance opened by Royal British Legion. Stephanie Wareham, PA. November 3, 2023 at 7:47 AM ... “I swallowed my pride and went to the British Legion.
Mac Cionnaith had spent time in prison in the 1980s for an IRA bomb attack on Portadown's Royal British Legion hall. [11] [35] This was the last time that the Orange Order was allowed to march on Garvaghy Road. [63]
Attended by Her Majesty The Queen, Patron of The Royal British Legion, and senior members of the Royal Family, this year's programme included special guest artists, Rod Stewart, Pixie Lott, Andrea Bocelli and Gregory Porter performing alongside the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, the Bands of the Household Division, the Countess of ...
This isn't the first time the royal has found herself in the center of controversy. In 2004, she was accused of telling a group of black diners at a New York restaurant to "go back to the colonies ...