ARCHIVAL - Royal Chelsea Hospital, London, UK. 1958

The video provides an overview of the Royal Military Hospital, home to the Chelsea Pensioners, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and founded by Charles II. It highlights the lives of these veterans, their daily routines, and military traditions. The video concludes with a reflection on the resilience of aging soldiers, humorously attributing their longevity to a daily pint of beer.

Who was responsible for designing the Royal Military Hospital?

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Sir Isaac Newton

• Charles II

• Sir Christopher Wren

Which monarch founded the Royal Military Hospital?

• Victoria

• Henry VIII

• Charles I

• Charles II

What is the primary characteristic of the Chelsea pensioners' lifestyle?

• Luxurious and carefree

• Disciplined and orderly

• Adventurous and risky

• Isolated and lonely

What activity is part of the pensioners' daily routine?

• Painting

• Horse riding

• Marching commands

• Gardening

What might contribute to the saying 'old soldiers never die' according to the transcript?

• Their daily exercise

• Their healthy diet

• Their daily pint of beer

• Their social interactions