WWII Prisoner of War John Humphreys reunites with commando knife used to escape capture

Chelsea Pensioners doing tai chi

Chelsea Pensioners inspiring us to stay active this January

Nuclear Test Medals

Five Chelsea Pensioners receive new Nuclear Test Medals

Group of people singing carols in a chapel

Guest veterans enjoy carols and companionship with the Chelsea Pensioners

Chelsea Pensioners celebrate the annual Christmas Cake Ceremony

Chelsea Pensioners stood in a line in the chapel

A Festive Celebration of Song and Spirit: Christmas Carol Concert 2023

Chelsea Pensioner in scarlet uniform holding a sword to cut a 25kg Montgomery cheddar cheese

Chelsea Pensioners and Dairy UK celebrate the annual Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses

Christmas Pudding Ingredients layed out on a table

Festivities begin at the Royal Hospital with the annual Stirring of the Christmas Pudding

The Forgotten War

David Richmond CBE - new CEO of Royal Hospital Chelsea

David Richmond CBE appointed as new CEO at the Royal Hospital Chelsea

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Royal Hospital Chelsea digital collection launches on the My House of Memories app

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is thrilled to announce the launch of our new digital collection on the My House of Memories app. The My House of Memories app was created by House of Memories, National Museums Liverpool’s dementia awareness programme, by and for people living with dementia. 

Female Chelsea Pensioners stood in front of Royal Hospital long ward in scarlet uniform and shako
Celebrating Women in the Army

This International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the incredible women who have served and continue to serve in the British Army. To recognise their contribution, we hear from some of our female Chelsea Pensioners about their time in the Army.