Duke and Duchess of Cambridge help poppy appeal
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have joined poppy sellers at a London Tube station to support the poppy appeal.
The royal couple travelled on a 1960s Routemaster bus to High Street Kensington station where they were met by military personnel and volunteers.
The event was part of London Poppy Day, which aims to raise more than £1m in one day for the Poppy Appeal.
More than 2,000 volunteers are taking part in events for the Royal British Legion (RBL) before Remembrance Sunday.
Earlier William and Kate travelled on the bus from Kensington Palace with legion supporters including actress Barbara Windsor and the newsreader Alastair Stewart.
'Public support'
The couple were also introduced to The Poppy Girls, who have produced the appeal's official single.
London Poppy Day was launched by the group who performed their song at Covent Garden, where a stage has been created for performances throughout the day.
At the station the duke and duchess spoke to retired volunteer Tim Connolly who has been selling poppies at West Kensington station for nearly 40 years.
"They asked how the appeal was going and whether we were getting support from the public," he said.
"The public is responding when they see uniformed personnel out collecting for the appeal."
Fundraisers are at 80 stations across London's transport network and different locations in the capital.
Prince Harry joined the Duke of Edinburgh to open the Field of Remembrance
Prime Minister David Cameron took part the event by welcoming the bus to Downing Street, while the Band of The Royal Logistics Corps performed at Leadenhall Market.
All the funds raised will go towards the national Poppy Appeal's target of £37m, which will help fund the legion carry out its work.
In central London the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Harry also opened the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey.
Prince Philip and Prince Harry met veterans and members of the legion as they were shown 100,000 crosses that have been planted in memory of fallen soldiers.
The duke opens the field of remembrance every year, but this was the first time his grandson had joined him.
The first Field of Remembrance was held in the grounds of Westminster Abbey in November 1928.
The field opens for 11 days each year and allows people to plant remembrance crosses.
Remembrance Sunday takes place on 10 November.
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