Glasgow Cathedral and Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The facade of the Royal Hospital by Christopher Wren showing a statue of a Chelsea Pensioner, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Chelsea Pensioners war veterans in traditional red and black uniforms with tricorn hats at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London

Chelsea Pensioners at Royal Hospital Chelsea for Founder's Day Parade, London, UK

Chelsea Pensioners at Royal Hospital, on Founder's Day Parade, London, UK

Chelsea Pensioner Alan Gale at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in uniform with his military medals reading a book on wood carving

Chelsea Pensioners - the Corps of war veterans cared for at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea and known for their distinctive red uniforms and tricorn hats. They proudly display their medals won for valour.

Chelsea Pensioners, wearing their traditional uniform of red coat and black tricorn hat, standing outside the Royal Hospital in Chelsea during the Founder's Day Parade.

Chelsea Pensioner in red coat and tricorn hat on Founder's Day Parade at Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London, UK.

Chelsea Pensioners, dressed in their traditional uniform and red jacket and black tricorn hat, sitting inside the Royal Hospital in Chelsea during the Founder's Day Parade.

Chelsea Pensioners, dressed in their traditional uniform of bright red jacket, raising their tricorn hats and cheering during the Founder's Day Parade outside the Royal Hospital in Chelsea.

A Chelsea pensioner sitting outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London

A Chelsea pensioner sitting outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London

Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos (Hospital Real) (Royal Hospital), now a parador in the Plaza do Obradoiro, viewed from the cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, Europe

A Chelsea pensioner standing outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London

Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos (Hospital Real) (Royal Hospital), now a parador in the Plaza do Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos (Hospital Real) (Royal Hospital), now a parador in the Plaza do Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, Europe

A statue outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London. The plinth reads 'Charles II'

Royal Garrison Church, Domus Dei, Hospital of Saint Nicholas, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Royal Garrison Church, Domus Dei, Hospital of Saint Nicholas with Royal Naval Club and Royal Albert Yacht Club at back, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, Kilmainham Royal Hospital the courtyard cloister viewed through arch.

Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, Kilmainham Royal Hospital the courtyard.

Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, Kilmainham Royal Hospital facade.