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Location:
Royal Hospital Chelsea (Wren Chapel)

Date & time:
Friday 2 Oct 2026, 12.00pm

Price:
£20.00 (plus £2 booking fee per transaction)

Join General Sir Adrian Bradshaw KCB OBE DL, the Royal Hospital Chelsea’s acting Governor, in the beautiful setting of the Royal Hospital Chelsea Wren Chapel as he discusses Defence and Security Challenges to the UK and NATO, and how we can preserve peace in Western Europe.

About the event

In the face of recent and ongoing wars in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan and other conflicts zone, and mindful of the increasing destabilisation of NATO’s Southern Flank, General Bradshaw will explore the nature of the various threats to our peace and security, and how the UK and NATO might protect the peace in the North Atlantic Region and help to secure our wider global interests.

Please enter via Chapel Gate.


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About the speaker

General Sir Adrian Bradshaw KCB OBE DL was NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe from 2014 to 2017, having previously been Deputy Commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan from 2011 to 2012 and Commander UK Land Forces in 2013. He has served in armour, as a military pilot, and in a variety of other operational roles over a career spanning 44 years.

FAQs

Is the Royal Hospital Chelsea accessible?

Yes, the Royal Hospital Chelsea is fully accessible. If you need further access information or help please do get in touch tours@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk or call 0207 881 5200.

Are bikes or scooters allowed?

Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted. There are bike racks located along Royal Hospital Road. These can be used to secure any bikes and scooters.

Please do not secure any bikes or scooters to the railings outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea or Burton Court. Any items secure to these railings will be removed.

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