Queen marks Royal British Legion centenary at Westminster Abbey

In his address, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend David Hoyle, celebrated the Royal British Legion's ability to stand "between us and the men and women who have been set apart by serving in the forces".

He said: "The legion remembers truths that some would urge us to forget. The legion speaks into our silence. The legion stitches back together our shattered experience and makes us whole." The dean went on: "War poets have observed again and again that we cheer and clap when armies march out. Later, when the wounded are being ferried back, the cheering tends to stop. We want to move on. We always want to move on.

"I do wonder if we will really learn the lessons from this pandemic, or whether we will give in to all the voices that want to turn the page. But the legion always remembers and tells truths we must not forget."During the service, retired Lt Gen James Bashall, the Royal British Legion's national president, took part in a rededication reaffirming the charity's commitment to its work, and Princess Anne gave a Bible reading.

Other readings were given by Gen Sir Nick Carter, Chief of the Defence Staff, and Victoria Cross hero Colour Sgt Johnson Beharry.

Those who came back, those who didn't, their families and loved ones, those who still suffer today after serving our country I thank you, and bend my knee to you.

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