Royal highlights of May 2026
From the elegant garden parties at Buckingham Palace to meaningful visits and historic commemorations, this month offers a captivating glimpse into the life of modern monarchy. Whether you follow royal engagements closely or simply appreciate their timeless charm, May is filled with moments that beautifully connect past and present. Royal diary May 1st - May 2nd UK: The King will continue his visit overseas to Bermuda to undertake His Majesty’s first Royal Visit as Monarch to a British Overseas Territory. May 1st - Labor Day May 4th - BE: Start of the Queen Elisabeth Competition (music - Cello) May 4th - ES: 50th anniversary celebration of the newspaper El País in Barcelona May 5th: UK: The Prince of Wales will visit North Yorkshire next to 'spotlight rural communities and sustainability, meeting farmers and local residents to understand the opportunities and challenges facing rural areas today' May 6th: UK: Buckingham Palace Garden Party May 7th - May 11th - NL: P...