Poppies, which are pinned above the heart as a sign of support, are sold in aid of the British Legion, which provides assistance to military veterans.

The British Legion, bringing together four national organisations that provided assistance for military veterans, was formed in 1921. That same year, it held its first Poppy Appeal to raise money to help veterans with employment and housing. Poppies have been sold in the lead up to the Armistice commemoration on 11 November every year since.

Fleur Thomas thanked the Luxembourg volunteers whose engagement over the years has allowed the British Embassy to donate thousands of pounds providing lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. The Luxembourg sellers raised €1,195 in 2019 and despite lockdowns and curfews, managed to raise €985 in 2020. 

Graham Paul (Britannia Pub), ambassador Fleur Thomas, Christian Barkei (St. George’s International School), Reverend Geoff Read and Nelly Mitton (British embassy) at the reception. Matic Zorman/Maison Moderne

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Anne White and Christian Barkei from St George’s International School Matic Zorman/Maison Moderne

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Poppy-shaped biscuits were offered to guests Matic Zorman/Maison Moderne

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Poppies can be purchased from the following locations:

The Britannia Pub, 69 Allé Pierre de Mansfield, Luxembourg-Clausen

Home from Home, 148 route d’Arlon, Strassen 

St George’s International School, 11 rue des Peupliers, Luxembourg-Hamm

Anglican Church of Luxembourg,  5 Av. Marie-Thérèse,  Luxembourg-Centre

International English-speaking Catholic Community, 32 Rue des Capucins, Luxembourg-Centre

NSPA, 11 rue de la Gare, Capellen 

Shops or organisation wishing to sell poppies can contact the embassy via email.