Attending the 2026 Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

 It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to attend the Royal Garden Party.

Thankfully, the weather was kind that day.

We entered the Palace by the main entrance where you go through ID Checks and security.

After that, we all walked to the lawn where the royals are to make their appearance.

To the left is the main tea tent and adjacent is the band and diplomatic tent.

Tea and food are served but timing is crucial.

If you want a good vantage point to see the Royals, best to stand by the entrance as soon as you get there.

It was an honour to see the King come out and at such a close distance.

Food was amazing, the egg mayonnaise sandwich, Victoria cake and scones with jam and cream were favourites.

Drinks and refreshments included tea, coffee, lemon barley water and Jude's ice cream.

The only difference is that the diplomats get tea served in HR cups where they use tea bags and they also get juices while the food is the same.

After the Royals come out, you are free to get more food if you haven't done so and stroll around the garden which leads to a lake and a beautiful garden.

Time goes really quicky at the party, one minute you are at the gates, then you are waiting for the royals, after that getting some cakes, taking a stroll and it is already time to go!

Every second counts from receiving the invitation.

First thing first is sourcing what to wear and with factors like the weather to consider.

It is also helpful to watch experiences from others on social media to get tips and familiarise with the scenery before you get there so you can see what other people wore and did.

Photos of the Royals:

Food at the Royal Garden Party:

Buckingham Palace main Garden Entrane:

Buckingham Palace West Terrace:

Bandstand:

Garden:

Example of the invitation:

Claridge's Bakery (NEW OPENING)

Claridge's Bakery has just opened offering English classics just like Anya Hindmarch cafe.
TAKE MY MONEY.
Led by internationally acclaimed chef and baker Richard Hart joining as Executive Baker & Creative Director, alongside Head Baker Frederic Doncel‑Latorre.
I visited as soon as it opened to get my beloved iced buns, cherry bakewell tart and malted milk tart.
The damage, almost 20 quid but it was worth it.

Some may say its expensive but if you go to Gails, ole steen etc, you are paying that price anyway but this is English.
English bakeries are disappearing every second where you have to travel out to find the odd ones in the outskirts of London like Romford, Elmers End etc.

Bakewell Tart:
The taste leaned more on cherry and you get a layer of cherries at the bottom.

Appearance was more on the cherry and less of the white icing like and the tart base looked modern like those French Tart short crust pre made bases.

Overall it was nice.

Iced Fingers:

These were labelled as Iced Fingers but I felt that it should have been more descriptive because the pink icing has a sharp rasberry taste.

The white icing had a faint lemony taste so as a consumer the description would help me decide but traditonally the white is my pick because I like them original.

The bun is a little different, the finishing of the bun base looks like it was baked on a greased pan to give it that browning and slight pan fried look.

Again, who doesn't love an iced finger.

Malted milk tart:

Wow, you could really smell that malted milk and I loved the layer of malty creme on top and then you have this possibly caramel layer on the bottom garnished with chocolate shavings.

Definitely a must try as well.

Will return for more but I fear there will be queue next time!

Claridge's Bakery location is at Brook's Mews in Mayfair, next to Claridge's ArtSpace Cafe