The Royal Hospital Chelsea celebrates the 75th Ceremony of the Christmas Cake
Festivities continued this week at the Royal Hospital Chelsea as we celebrated the annual Ceremony of the Christmas Cake
The Royal Hospital celebrates this year's Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses
Today, the Chelsea Pensioners enjoyed the annual Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses, a much-loved festive tradition at the Royal Hospital.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea kickstarts the festive season with the annual Stirring of the Christmas Pudding
The festive season has well and truly begun as we held our annual Stirring of the Christmas Pudding today.
Co-Secretariat of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on North Korea Honours Chelsea Pensioner Korean War Veterans
Today, the Royal Hospital Chelsea was host to a special gathering in honour of the Chelsea Pensioner veterans of the Korean War.
The Chelsea Pensioners are set to have their own garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
At next year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show 2025, a garden designed for the Chelsea Pensioners will be unveiled.
Royal Hospital Chelsea's Soane Stable Yard Reopens After Major Restoration
The historic Soane Stable Yard at the Royal Hospital Chelsea has officially reopened to the public. This marks a major milestone following a three-year restoration project, made possible by a generous grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and other charitable trusts and donors.
Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem
This year marked the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem, a pivotal event during the Second World War.
The Healing Power of Art
Since joining the Royal Hospital Chelsea in 2021, Tony has discovered a new passion – art. He shared more on how this creative outlet has benefitted his wellbeing.
Guest veterans join the Chelsea Pensioners for a summer picnic in Ranelagh Gardens
Yesterday, we welcomed over 100 guests from the Armed Forces community to the Royal Hospital Chelsea for our Chelsea Pensioners Veterans’ Outreach picnic.
Royal Hospital Chelsea joins the Chelsea Heritage Quarter and Chelsea History Festival
We are delighted to announce that the Royal Hospital Chelsea will be part of the Chelsea History Festival once again this year, from Wednesday 25 to Sunday 29 September 2024 and part of the new Chelsea Heritage Quarter – London’s new heritage destination
Royal Hospital Model of Care recognised in two awards at King’s Birthday Honours
The Royal Hospital Chelsea’s model of care for older veterans has been recognised through awards for two members of staff in The King's Birthday Honours list this year.
The Chelsea Pensioner who drove everyone from the SAS to popstars and a princess
Pat McGurk joined the Army at 17 and never looked back. As a driver in the Royal Corps of Transport, he worked with close protection and the SAS, before driving dignitaries, VIPs and royalty.