Again, it was an honour to be invited to attend Founders Day of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The reviewing officer was HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
The Royal Hospital was established “For the succour and relief of veterans broken by age and war, founded by Charles II, enlarged by James II and completed by King William and Queen Mary in the year of our lord 1692. “
After entering the grounds visitors were given an Oak Leaf to wear in remembrance of King Charles II escaping from Parliamentary troops by hiding in a Oak Tree after the Battle of Worcester in 1651 during the civil.
It was wonderful spending time with veterans of several generations including this veteran of the Korean War and all had incredible stories to tell.
Alan Malcher 