The Royal Hospital Chelsea, the home of the Chelsea Pensioners
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
Poppy field

What Remembrance means to the Chelsea Pensioners
Chelsea Pensioners Fishing Group Awards

Chelsea Pensioners Fishing Group Celebrate a Year of Angling Achievements

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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.