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  2. Remembrance poppy - Wikipedia

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    Remembrance poppies are most commonly worn in Commonwealth countries, where the symbol has been trademarked by veterans' associations for fundraising. Remembrance poppies in Commonwealth countries are often worn on clothing in the weeks leading up to Remembrance Day, with poppy wreaths also being laid at war memorials on that day.

  3. King Charles and Prince William lay wreaths at Cenotaph to ...

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    King Charles marked Remembrance Day by laying a poppy wreath at the Cenotaph in London, as he joined the annual ceremony dedicated to remembering the fallen. He was joined by the Prince and ...

  4. Poppy Factory - Wikipedia

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    The Poppy Factory is a factory in Richmond, London, England, where remembrance wreaths are made.It was founded in 1922 to offer employment opportunities to wounded soldiers returning from the First World War, creating remembrance poppies and wreaths for the Royal Family and the Royal British Legion's annual Poppy Appeal.

  5. Remembrance Day - Wikipedia

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    Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day owing to the tradition of wearing a remembrance poppy) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. [1] The day is also marked by war remembrances in several other non-Commonwealth countries.

  6. Why do some people wear white, purple or black poppies on ...

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    The purple poppy is worn in remembrance of animals that served and lost their lives during war. ... Black Poppy pins and wreaths can be bought from the organisations website, with proceeds going ...

  7. Remembrance Sunday: What's different about the Scottish poppy?

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    The poppy as a symbol of remembrance was started by the American humanitarian Moina Michael, ... No, fundraisers produce all kinds of poppy-related merchandise, including wreaths, brooches ...