Veterans explain why they enlisted in the Great War In 1974, Chelsea Pensioners at the Royal Hospital were asked why they joined the army during the Great War. Their answers are surprising – no mentions of King and Country, protecting Belgium’s dignity, or crushing German militarism – rather other considerations, such as escaping the mine pits, earning a few shilling influenced their decisions. These soldiers are residents at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, a retirement home and nursing home for for
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On Tuesday 23rd June, #ChelseaPensioners – at a distance – were treated to the sunshine and spectacle of the King’s Royal Hussars on parade at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Read more about this unique parade - https://www.chelsea-pensioners.co.uk/news/kings-royal-hussars-parade | The Chelsea Pensioners
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8.9K views · 616 reactions | The Governor, Chelsea Pensioners and Staff at the Royal Hospital Chelsea would like to wish Her Majesty The Queen a very happy official birthday. Here the Royal Hospital Choir, and Director of Music William Vann, perform a socially distanced rendition of the National Anthem in honour of The Queen. @TheBritishMonarchy | The Chelsea Pensioners | Facebook
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The historic Founder’s Day Parade is the most important event of the Royal Hospital Chelsea’s normally busy events schedule. The Governor, Pensioners and staff were sad not to be able to welcome Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall to this year’s Parade as Royal Reviewing Officer and have delivered this message. Founder's Day, also known as Oak Apple Day, is always held on a date close to 29th May – the birthday of Charles II and the date of his restoration as King in 1660. The Oak refere
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