The Royal Hospital Chelsea — State Apartments Tour

Join a special tour of the State Apartments, featuring historic royal portraits, exquisite art, and stunning designs by Sir Christopher Wren and Robert Adam.

About the event

Join a Chelsea Pensioner Guide for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the magnificent State Apartments at the heart of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

This immersive experience explores the history of the Royal Hospital’s State Apartments, and the remarkable stories behind the paintings that line their walls. For centuries, these historic rooms have welcomed kings, queens, and distinguished guests. Today, they showcase portraits of the Royal Hospital’s greatest benefactors, including Charles I, Charles II, and William III. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and later enhanced by Robert Adam, the State Apartments offer an atmosphere of elegance and grandeur. Visitors are surrounded by works from the schools of Van Dyck, Kneller, and Lely, complemented by exquisite carvings and mouldings crafted by William Emmett, John Grove, and William Cleere. About the Royal Hospital Chelsea Though Chelsea has long since been engulfed by the sprawl of London, the Royal Hospital remains one of the most iconic sites within the capital.

As the permanent home to the Chelsea Pensioners, it is numbered amongst the nation’s most loved and valued working historic buildings. The Royal Hospital’s relevance to modern society remains undiminished, continuing a centuries-old tradition of veteran care. For availability, please go the Royal Hospital Chelsea Website.

About the speaker

Though Chelsea has long since been engulfed by the sprawl of London, the Royal Hospital remains one of the most iconic sites within the capital. As the permanent home to the Chelsea Pensioners, it is numbered amongst the nation’s most loved and valued working historic buildings. The Royal Hospital’s relevance to modern society remains undiminished, continuing a centuries-old tradition of veteran care.