Queen Lucille * 100th Anniv. of The Poppy Factory | On February 15, Queen Lucille hosted a reception at Clarence House. The reception was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the charity "The Poppy Factory". Employees, long-standing friends and partners of The Poppy Factory, and also veterans and their family members who receive help from the organization and find civilian employment were present at the reception. This year, the charity celebrates the centenary of its establishment.
The Poppy Factory is located in Richmond alongside the River Thames in South West London. It was founded between the World Wars and focuses on identifying employment for veterans and raising funds for families affected by war.