The UK Grand Priory has much delight in announcing that we have become a Platinum Friend of the Royal Hospital Chelsea (home of the Chelsea Pensioners).

 

 

There are few institutions in the United Kingdom with an unbroken three centuries of service and none of them is so close to the heart of the nation as "The Men in Scarlet", the Chelsea Pensioners, and their home, the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Founded in 1682 by King Charles II and intended for the 'succour and relief of veterans broken by age and war', the Royal Hospital, with its Grade 1 listed buildings, still serves its original purpose and intends to continue to further its role well into the 21st Century.

 

The Order has been a long time supporter of the Royal Hospital Chelsea and is extremely proud to take this important step of becoming a Platinum Friend.

 

The Grand Priory particularly thanks Chev. Roger Delia for his vision and commitment to seeing this achieved.