The Chelsea Pensioners celebrate the annual ‘Ceremony of the Christmas Cake’.

Chelsea Pensioners enter the festive mood as they celebrate the annual “Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses”

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.

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New research into the Royal Hospital’s Model of Care suggests Chelsea Pensioners are showing the way for living longer and healthier lives

New research, carried out by Northumbria University, sheds light on the Hospital’s Model of Care. It may give clues as to how to better deal with an ageing population in Britain – with the need being ever more pressing.

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Meet Chelsea Pensioner Billy Knowles

Chelsea Pensioner, Billy, discusses his 25 year career in the British Army after joining at 15 years old, becoming a drummer and how he is continuing his love for music at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.