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The Chapel Choir performs for the RHC Concert Series

On the 6th November, the Chapel Choir of the Royal Hospital Chelsea will be performing a number of pieces from Handel as part of the RHC Concert Series 10th Anniversary.

The Zemlinsky Quartet performs at the Royal Hospital Chelsea

On the 23rd October, the Zemlinsky Quartet are performing works by Mozart, Schubert and Smetana as part of the RHC Concert Series 10th Anniversary.

Leading Liverpool light moves to Chelsea

Steven Brookes took over the role of Chaplain at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on Monday 7th October, replacing Reverend Dick Whittington who retires after 15 years with our very best wishes.

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Meet Chelsea Pensioner Billy Knowles

Chelsea Pensioner, Billy, joined the Army at 15 years old as an Infantry soldier. During his 25 years in the Army, he eventually became a drummer, working up to a drum major and leaving the military as a Warrant Officer. 

Billy has been at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for three years. His love for music continues; he is part of the singing group and teaches ukulele to his fellow Pensioners. Billy shares more on his time in the Army and how he is spending his time at the Royal Hospital Chelsea… 

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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.