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Festivities continued this week at the Royal Hospital Chelsea as we celebrated the annual Ceremony of the Christmas Cake

Today, the Chelsea Pensioners enjoyed the annual Ceremony of the Christmas Cheeses, a much-loved festive tradition at the Royal Hospital. 

The festive season has well and truly begun as we held our annual Stirring of the Christmas Pudding today.

Today, the Royal Hospital Chelsea was host to a special gathering in honour of the Chelsea Pensioner veterans of the Korean War.

At next year’s Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show 2025, a garden designed for the Chelsea Pensioners will be unveiled. 

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. 

This year marked the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem, a pivotal event during the Second World War. 

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. 

Yesterday, we welcomed over 100 guests from the Armed Forces community to the Royal Hospital Chelsea for our Chelsea Pensioners Veterans’ Outreach picnic. 

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

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.

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.