The Duchess of Edinburgh joins the Chelsea Pensioners for Bingo Night

The Duchess of Edinburgh joined a group of 80 pensioners for three rounds of their weekly Bingo night.

Tuesday night Bingo at the Chelsea Pensioners Club fosters camaraderie and is a cherished weekly activity that helps alleviate loneliness, promotes mental well-being, and strengthens the sense of community within the historic institution.

Her Royal Highness spoke to Ted Fell, 86, of the Royal Artillery, who introduced her to his fellow bingo players before the games began.

The club, which has a licensed bar, a games room and a quiet reading room, serves as the social hub of the Royal Hospital, which is is home to nearly 300 Chelsea Pensioners who previously served in the British Army.