"The significance of the poppy is as relevant today as it ever was, while our Armed Forces continue to be engaged in operations overseas and often in the most demanding of circumstances. The simple act of wearing a poppy is only made possible because of volunteer Poppy Appeal collectors who share a common goal - to recognise the unique contribution of the Armed Forces community."
The Prince and The Duchess have launched the Royal British Legion’s Centenary Poppy Appeal!
At Clarence House, Their Royal Highnesses recently met 10 extraordinary collectors, representing each of the 10 decades of the Royal British Legion. Amongst guests was 10-year-old Maisie Mead, who first got involved with the Appeal at the early age of 4, after her father was medically discharged from the Army with a life-changing back injury. Their Royal Highnesses also met Jill Gladwell, who is celebrating 80 years of collecting for the Poppy Appeal this year. Jill began collecting at 14 during WW2, taking inspiration from her mother who collected in the 1920s.
