Boyband Union J has pledged support to The Royal British Legion by launching its summer fundraising initiative, Poppy Picnics, appearing in a spoof video alongside Royal Marines and Royal Navy Commandos, and performing at a special concert for troops later in the year.

Charles Byrne, Director of Fundraising for the charity, said 'Union J are fantastic supporters. Because of their family connections, the guys really get what the Legion does and value the work we do in supporting the wider armed forces community'.