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For Barbara, a Chelsea Pensioner since 2011, Remembrance is more than a date on the calendar. It is deeply personal, and a moment to reflect on generations of service and sacrifice that have shaped both her own life and the lives of her family.

Born and raised in Stockport, Manchester, Ivan served a total of 17 years in the British Army, primarily with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, helping supply troops with essential equipment and ammunition. His service included multiple postings across the UK, including Northern Ireland, as well as eight years in Germany.  

For Mary Ann, Remembrance is about honouring the past while still embracing the community that keeps the spirit of service alive today. After years of loneliness, she has found that sense of belonging at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, surrounded by fellow veterans who understand what it means to serve. 

Alan enlisted in the British Army at the age of 15 in 1965. He served with the Royal Military Police before joining the regular Army in 1967, and completed 22 years of military service before leaving in 1989. He joined the Chelsea Pensioners in January 2025, finding a renewed sense of community and purpose. 

The inaugural Aged Veterans’ Research Conference took place on 2 October at the National Army Museum. Co-hosted by the Royal Hospital Chelsea and the Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families Research.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is proud to announce that the Margaret Thatcher Infirmary has once again been awarded the Gold Standard Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award for End-of-Life Care.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is proud to once again take part in the Chelsea History Festival, returning for its seventh edition from Wednesday 24 to Sunday 28 September 2025. Tickets are now on sale!

Despite heavy rain throughout the morning, spirits remained high as the Royal Hospital Chelsea proudly celebrated its annual Founder’s Day - the most significant ceremonial occasion in our calendar.

Later this week, we gather once again to celebrate Founder’s Day, the most significant ceremonial occasion in the calendar of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Known affectionately as Oak Apple Day, it is an opportunity to honour our founder, King Charles II, and to reflect on the enduring legacy of the institution he established over 330 years ago.

As we celebrate yesterday's gold award for this year's Chelsea Flower Show Garden, we take a moment to reflect on a very special moment in our past - the 2005 Gold Medal-winning garden, A Soldier’s Dream of Blighty.

We are delighted to announce that the Chelsea Pensioner Garden, designed by Dave Green and supported by London Square Developments, has been awarded Gold in the Small Show Gardens category at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025.

This year’s Chelsea Flower Show marks a particularly meaningful milestone in the story of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, as we partner with the remarkable charity Fine Cell Work on a project that brings together heritage, rehabilitation, and craft.