This Year’s Round Up of Unmissable Royal Events

Coming up to almost one year since the Coronation of King Charles III, we invite you to explore the upcoming and unmissable annual royal events in Britain in 2024.

This year immerse yourself in a blend of contemporary and conventional experiences and attractions new and old alike. Delve into one of Britain’s oldest traditions by attending the Trooping of the Colour ceremony in London or head north to one of Britain’s newest royal events and tend to a flourishing green thumb at the RHS Urban Show in Manchester. Step into your own royal adventure with this year’s exciting line up of events experiences.

The newest addition to the RHS collection, which isn’t an average RHS Flower Show: Manchester’s horticulture festival is all about gardening in the city – making the most of every balcony, backyard and bathroom shelf. The line-up will feature work-of-art garden designs, expert-led masterclasses, Q&A sessions and gardening workshops to help you develop your green fingers – a must-visit for every budding urban gardener.

The Gold Cup Centenary celebrates Cheltenham Festival’s greatest racehorses and heroes. To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the festival will organise events to re-tell the greatest stories and engage with existing fans as well as attract new ones. This year’s Gold Cup Day will be an event not to miss for horse racing fans. Featuring a parade of Champions, it promises to be an unforgettable celebration.

Discover the Royal Windsor Horse Show, where equestrian excellence meets a dash of British charm against the stunning backdrop of Windsor Castle in London. It’s not just an event; it’s a tradition with royal ties. Whether you’re a horse lover or just after a classy cultural outing, this is your chance to soak in the world of royalty bathed in the summer sun.

Noted as the apex of architectural garden design, the annual Chelsea Flower Show focuses on the season’s top gardener extraordinaries. Showcasing their powerful landscape designs and setting the tone for the incoming floral trends. Always accompanied by a theme, this year is sure to be a spectacularly one of kind show.

One of Scotland’s most important and highly anticipated annual events, the Highland Games take place across several cities, towns and islands throughout Scotland. With ‘expect the unexpected’ as the unofficial mantra, thousands of spectators attend every year to witness exciting events such as Caber Toss, Tug’ O War and even the Hammer Toss.

Back by incredibly popular demand, this show stopping event is set to warm the hearts of lovers of literature, authors, actors and experts alike. Soon to become a  regular addition to the annual line of royal events, the Queens Reading Room Festival returns to London for its second run this year. The charity led by Queen Camilla focuses on shining a spotlight on the value of literature and reading.  

Over 1400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians come together each June to mark the British Sovereign’s official birthday. The event, full of cheer, incredible fanfare and showmanship incorporates a procession from London’s Buckingham Palace and down The Mall to Horse Guard’s Parade, all with members of the Royal Family riding alongside on horseback and in carriages. The event closes with an explosion of colour and patriotism in the sky through an RAF fly-past.

Founded by Queen Anne, the Royal Ascot Racecourse has been a prominent spectacle for over 300 years. Every summer during the month of June, the races kick-off, with five days of flat horse-racing in the scenic countryside. Enjoy treats and drinks in your best dress (headpiece optional) and maybe even spot a royal!

Hosted in the city of Edinburgh, the Royal Highland Show celebrates the best food, farming techniques and ancient traditions of the country. Discover the rural side of Scotland, with a fresh spin on modern living. From sheep shearing to shopping, there is an event to catch everyone’s eye.

This Royal event is one of the most elite regatta events in the world this year, the Royal Henley Regatta boast the most, with over 300 races spanning just six days. Follow the sound of rushing water and cheering crowds to find the perfect viewing spot in Oxford and enjoy the celebrated spectacle with drinks, sweet treats, and good friends.

Immerse yourself in the horticultural wonders at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, renowned as the world’s largest annual flower show. The expansive ground of this iconic palace offers a chance to fully immerse yourself in an unmissable attraction and a lush paradise of enchanting floral displays.

Indulge your love for horticulture at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park, a plant enthusiast’s haven set against the backdrop of Cheshire’s neo-classical gem, Tatton Park. Wander through breathtaking show gardens, immerse yourself in vibrant floral displays, and leave with an abundance of green-fingered inspiration, making it a standout royal adventure.

A major event in the British agricultural calendar this year is the Royal Welsh Show, consisting of four days of livestock competitions and a wide range of activities including forestry, horticulture, crafts, entertainment, attractions, displays, countryside sports, and shopping.