Royal Places & Events
Royal London: Five Palaces Worth Seeing
From Buckingham Palace to a tucked-away cottage at Kew — five royal residences that bring London's history gloriously to life.
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Palaces, gardens, and the great royal occasions — from Royal Ascot to Christmas at Sandringham.
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Royal Ascot: A Guide to the Dress Code and the Day
Morning dress, magnificent hats and the royal procession — everything a first-timer needs to know about Britain's most glamorous race meeting.
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Trooping the Colour 2026: Date, Flypast, the Balcony & How to Watch
Everything you need for the King's Birthday Parade — the 2026 date, what happens on the day, the Buckingham Palace balcony, the RAF flypast, and how to watch it in person or on TV.
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The Chelsea Flower Show: A First-Timer's Guide
A spring institution since 1913, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is where the gardening world holds its breath. Here's how to enjoy it.
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Windsor Castle: A Visitor's Guide
The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, a thousand years of history, and a working royal home — here's how to make the most of a visit.
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Wimbledon: Strawberries, Cream and a Century of Tradition
Grass courts, a royal box and a very particular pudding — what makes Wimbledon the most genteel fortnight in British sport.
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The Changing of the Guard: A Visitor's Guide
Bearskins, brass bands and centuries of ceremony — when it happens, where to stand, and how to tell the regiments apart at this free London spectacle.
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