Chelsea Pensioners participate in the annual ‘Stirring of the Christmas Pudding’ ceremony

New website features cultural and events guide for Chelsea and surrounding area

The Chelsea Pensioners have been travelling across the country and beyond to attend Remembrance events.

Sales of company’s Victoria Cross poppy seeds raise almost £40,000 in support of the Chelsea Pensioners. 

Final step complete in restoration and upgrade works of historic West Wing of the Royal Hospital Chelsea

From Sunday October 4, Chelsea's Scarlet Army, a brand new documentary capturing a unique behind the scenes look at the Royal Hospital Chelsea will air on Forces TV.

 

The Royal Hospital Chelsea received a generous donation today from Mandalay Lodge in Kent.

15 Chelsea Pensioners were awarded two Peace Medals from the Korean Defence Attaché in recognition for their service in the Korean War in the 1950s.

Chelsea Pensioner Alan Rutter is to take on the UK’s highest bungee jump to raise funds in support of his home the Royal Hospital Chelsea and The Queens Regimental Association. The 300 foot jump is due to take place at Windsor Bray on August 30.

The Chelsea Pensioners offered a warm welcome to a triumphant soldier who completed a five month ‘short walk home’ from Cyprus yesterday.

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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.