The Poppy Ball

The Poppy ball is being held on Remembrance Day, the 11th of November 2010, at Lancaster House, the magnificent and historic 19th Century former residence of the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland.

The evening will begin at 7:30pm with champagne and canapés, which will be served in the drawing room at the top of the Grand Staircase. Many dignitaries have enjoyed the splendid setting of the State Drawing room and the 1954 Lancaster House Treaty was signed here beneath the richly coffered ceiling.

Guests will then be invited to proceed to dinner in the Long Gallery: More than 30 metres in length, this room dominates the whole of the east side of the house. With 18 windows and a l

 

The Charity

The Royal British Legion is a UK charity that provides financial, social and emotional support to millions who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces, and their dependants.  The Legion safeguards the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces. They are one of the UK’s largest membership organisations and recognised as custodians of Remembrance.

 

The Legion was founded in 1921 as a voice for the ex-Service community and over 380,000 members continue to ensure that this voice does not go unheard. Although the needs of ex-Service people have changed over the years, we are still there to safeguard their welfare, interests and memory.