Chelsea Pensioners march at Cenotaph, remembering those who served and sacrificed
This Remembrance Sunday, the Chelsea Pensioners once again marched past the Cenotaph, joining veterans from across the country to remember those who have served and sacrificed.
Behind every scarlet coat is a lifetime of stories. Years of military service, different regiments and corps, and decades of shared experience brought together by a common bond of service.
Chelsea Pensioners at the Cenotaph
- The oldest Chelsea Pensioner marching at the Cenotaph is 92
- The Chelsea Pensioner with the longest military career served for 44 years
- The Cenotaph marcher who has been a Chelsea Pensioner the longest has lived at Royal Hospital Chelsea for 18 years
- The Chelsea Pensioners marching at the Cenotaph represent 16 regiments and corps
- The 30 Chelsea Pensioners marching at the Cenotaph served in the armed forces for a combined 635 years
The numbers tell part of the story, but behind each coat is a person who dedicated part of their life to serving their country.
At the Royal Hospital Chelsea, our mission is to ensure that service is never forgotten. We provide Army veterans with a home, care, companionship and a community in later life, supporting them long after their military careers have ended.
This Remembrance, help us continue to be there for veterans long after their service ends.