Calendar of Events

Royal Hospital Chelsea Lecture: The Armed Forces Covenant and its origins in The Civil Wars

Wednesday 15 May - 18:30

‘Exploring the Origins of the Armed Forces Covenant: The Civil War Petitions Project, 1642-1718’ by Professor Andrew Hopper and Dr Ismini Pells (University of Oxford) Join us at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in the glorious State Apartments for a lecture and drinks reception as part of the Governor’s Lecture Series.  

Cancelled: Book Talk: Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII with Jane Tippett

Thursday 16 May - 18:30

The real story of Edward VIII – the King who abdicated the throne in 1936 – told in his own words, using an unpublished memoir and other never seen sources.

Jazz in the Garden

Friday 17 May - 19:00

Enjoy the smooth sounds of the talented Oliver Lord in the wonderful setting of the garden, overlooking Green Park.

Classical Floral Concert: Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony

Monday 20 May - 18:30

The brilliant Ben Schoeman and Tessa Uys return to ROSL for this special ‘floral’ themed recital to celebrate the 2024 Chelsea Flower Show.

Every ticket includes a glass of wine after the concert!

An Afternoon of Jewels at Sotheby’s

Friday 24 May - 15:00

An exclusive invitation for our members to visit Sotheby’s and experience their upcoming Fine Jewels sale exhibition, a standing jewellery lecture, and a jewellery handling session.