The Royal Cambridge Home, founded in 1851 in memory of the first Duke of Cambridge, to provide safe and high quality residential care for the widows of soldiers. However, over the years the criteria has changed greatly, as can be seen from the Admissions page.

The Royal Cambridge Home is a charity and is thus not run for profit. The unpaid trustees give of their time liberally and all the savings thus made ensure that this historic home offers excellent value in terms of comfort and care.