The Chelsea Pensioners come to the Royal Hospital Chelsea from all walks of life, from the four corners of the United Kingdom.

From bereavement to banter, they each have their own story to tell and on this page you can get to know a few of our Pensioners a bit better by clicking on their pictures below. 

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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

On Wednesday 6 December, the Royal Hospital Chelsea celebrated its annual Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses – a unique tradition that stretches back more than three centuries. 

Christmas Pudding Ingredients layed out on a table
Festivities begin at the Royal Hospital with the annual Stirring of the Christmas Pudding

Kickstarting the Christmas festivities this year, our Chelsea Pensioners took part in the annual Stirring of the Christmas Pudding today.