Where do Chelsea pensioners live?
the Royal Hospital Chelsea
The Chelsea Pensioners are the iconic faces of the UK’s veteran community. They reside at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, their 326-year-old home founded by King Charles II in the heart of London.
Do Chelsea Pensioners have their own room?
Accommodation is provided in the newly refurbished Long Wards, where you will have your own bedroom with en suite facilities and study area. In the communal lounges you can socialise with fellow Pensioners and admire the magnificent views of the Royal Hospital.
Who can live in Chelsea Pensioner?
To be eligible for admission as a Chelsea Pensioner, a candidate must be a former non-commissioned officer or soldier of the British Army who is: Over 65 years or of State Pension age (whichever is the greater)
What is so special about the Chelsea pensioners?
Chelsea Pensioners are famous around the world for their iconic, eye-catching bright-red long coat uniforms. This scarlet army of extraordinary men and women are all highly respected veterans who all once served their country during some of the biggest conflicts of the last century.
Is there a naval equivalent of Chelsea pensioners?
A Greenwich Pensioner was the Naval equivalent of a Chelsea Pensioner.
Can you visit Chelsea pensioners?
Tours are booked through our Tours Manager either by email at [email protected] or by telephone on 0207 881 5237. Bookings can be made 3 months in advance. Bookings open on the first weekday of every month.
Do Chelsea Pensioners have to be single?
They must be over 65 years of age, be able to live independently on the Long Wards on arrival at the Royal Hospital Chelsea and be free of any financial obligation to support a spouse or family.
Do Chelsea Pensioners have family?
The family and friends of Chelsea Pensioners living in the Margaret Thatcher Infirmary receive a regular Family & Friends newsletter and are kept up-to-date with our calendar of outings and events throughout the year.
Do Chelsea Pensioners wear uniform all the time?
The blues and shako uniform is worn on a daily basis by most Che sea Pensioners. It can only be worn within a two mile radius of the Royal Hospital and is often worn in the Chelsea Pensioners’ Club for social events, as well as at meal times.
Can Chelsea Pensioners be married?
Can you visit Chelsea Pensioners?
Is the Royal Hospital Chelsea open to the public?
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is open to visitors on a daily basis and every year we have the pleasure of opening our doors to thousands of people interested in learning about the history of the site.
Is there such a thing as a Chelsea Pensioner?
Chelsea pensioner. A Chelsea pensioner is an in-pensioner at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, a retirement home and nursing home for former members of the British Army located in Chelsea, London. Historically, however, the phrase applied more widely, referring to both in-pensioners and out-pensioners.
Who are the pensioners at Royal Hospital Chelsea?
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is the home of the iconic Chelsea Pensioners, who are all retired soldiers of the British Army. Since 1692 we have offered care and comradeship for veterans in recognition of their loyal service to the Nation.
Where do retired British soldiers live in Chelsea?
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is home to 300 retired British soldiers, male and female (the latter since 2009), and is located on Royal Hospital Road. Historically, the term “Chelsea Pensioner” applied more widely, referring to both In-Pensioners and Out-Pensioners who live elsewhere.
Where can I live as a pensioner in London?
They reside at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, their 326-year-old home founded by King Charles II in the heart of London. Any former soldier of the British Army over the age of 65, who is facing spending their advanced years alone, can apply for residence at the Royal Hospital as a Chelsea Pensioner.