Royal Hospital Chelsea Founders’ Day 2018

I was lucky enough to visit Founders’ Day at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Not as Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies but as a member of the public. Here is the ceremony around Figure Court. 300 red-coated old soldiers live within this iconic establishment founded by King Charles Il in 1681 and designed by Sir Christopher Wren. I am lucky to live next door to these brave men and women but careful not to wear my own red coat in close proximity to them!

Royal Hospital Chelsea Founders’ Day 2018 : I have acted at this dinner for more than 10 years

Royal Hospital Chelsea Founders’ Day 2018 : Victorian gothic design by Gilbert Scott fully restored and operating as luxury hotel

Royal Hospital Chelsea Founders’ Day 2018

Royal Hospital Chelsea Founders’ Day 2018 : 200 guests in Hanson Hall