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Join us in the Royal Hospital Chelsea’s historic State Apartments for a compelling lecture on one of the lesser‑known yet most strategically significant conflicts of the post‑war era: The Confrontation.

Between 1962 and 1966, Indonesia launched an undeclared campaign to break apart the newly formed Malaysian Federation by seizing the northern Borneo states. What followed was a four‑year struggle fought in dense jungle, remote kampongs, and along a vast and porous border. At its height, up to 15,000 Commonwealth troops were deployed to Borneo.

Discover the Chelsea Pensioners’ own private regimental museum - rarely seen by the public. We welcome all Veterans from the Tri-Services and the Merchant Navy in receipt of a state pension to book now for a guided tour of the Wellington Hall Museum by our Heritage Manager.

Join our expert guide for an immersive tour through the Royal Hospital Chelsea and learn how this historic institution endured the turmoil of World War II. From air raids to the daily lives of the Chelsea Pensioners, you’ll gain a unique insight into how the hospital survived London’s darkest days.

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Discover what life was like on the Home Front during the Second World War with military historian Paul Hunt.

Celebrate Easter weekend with two days of hands‑on fun at the Soane Stable Yard. Explore history, get creative, join a family‑friendly tour of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, and enjoy delicious treats from Heidi Bakery throughout your visit.

Create your own three‑cornered tricorne hat inspired by the ceremonial headwear worn by the Chelsea Pensioners on special occasions, including Founder’s Day.

Step back in time with musician and storyteller Paul Rubinstein on a magical family story‑walk through the Royal Hospital Chelsea, home of the iconic Chelsea Pensioners.

This interactive 45‑minute tour is designed especially for families with children aged 5–10 and brings 300 years of history to life through music, storytelling, and exploration.

Try your hand at a new type of art each month in our dementia-inclusive creative session, taking place in the historic setting of the Soane Stable Yard and inspired by the rich heritage of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. 

Join Pritan Ambroase as he discusses his new groundbreaking documentary.

Produced by a registered charity foundation in partnership with multiple Oscar and Grammy Winners, this unique and groundbreaking cinema-documentary hybrid film, where only children speak about their experiences stuck in the active war zones of Ukraine. No adults are allowed to talk, no politics and no political leaders.

Join us for a rare opportunity to explore an extraordinary private collection of genuine White Star Line artifacts from RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic.

Chelsea Pensioners Veterans Outreach and the Defence Garden Scheme welcomes all older veterans from the Tri-Services and the Merchant Navy, in receipt of a state pension, to join us to learn how to grow your own flowers and edible flowers.

Join us from 16–18 April 2026, as Salon Privé London returns to the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea, transforming the heart of Chelsea into the capital’s most spectacular luxury motoring celebration. Set against immaculate lawns and iconic architecture, the three-day event blends automotive excellence with refined lifestyle sophistication.