The Royal Hospital Chelsea, the home of the Chelsea Pensioners
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Crowning Glory - Past Coronations
Royal Hospital appoints Herald

Oyez, Oyez – announcing the Royal Hospital’s new Herald
Mike Simmonds

“This is probably the best retirement home in the world”
John Humphreys OBE DL Awarded Dutch Liberation Medal

Chelsea Pensioner John Humphreys awarded Thank You Liberators Medal
Barrie Davie lighting the Menorah at the Chanukah Service

Royal Hospital Celebrates Chanukah

Roy & Ted enjoy some Cheese and ale donated for the Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses 2022

Chelsea Pensioners and guests mark a time-honoured Christmas tradition

Chelsea Pensioner - Carol Knight

Chelsea Pensioner Carol reflects on what Remembrance means to her
Stable Block

Chelsea Pensioners’ Stable Block to open doors to public for the first time, thanks to Heritage Fund grant
Chelsea Pensioners parade into Westminster Abbey for HM The Queen's Funeral

The Chelsea Pensioners say farewell at Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral
Drumhead service 2022

Pensioners' Drumhead Service for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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Black and white photo of Mick Gue at the Cypriot running championship
Meet Chelsea Pensioner Mick Gue: Sporting Success

Chelsea Pensioner, Mick Gue, talks about his athletic triumphs in the Army, and what he is doing now to stay fit in retirement. 

Group of Chelsea Pensioners stood in front of metal soldier sculpture
Chelsea Pensioners Veteran Outreach Hits the Road

Last week, the Royal Hospital’s Chelsea Pensioners Veteran Outreach programme embarked on a nationwide roadshow to connect with Veterans in Northeast England.