GARDEN PARTIES 2025
This summer, two garden parties will take place in the Buckingham Palace garden, as well as one at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
The dates for The King’s Garden Parties in 2025 are as follows:
• Buckingham Palace – Wednesday 7th May
• Buckingham Palace – Tuesday 20th May
• Palace of Holyroodhouse – Tuesday 1st July
In addition, there will be two themed garden parties:
The Education and Skills Garden Party – Wednesday 14th May
His Majesty The King has given permission for a garden party to be hosted at Buckingham Palace, supported by the Department for Education, to recognise and celebrate those working in education across the United Kingdom. The garden party will bring together approximately 7,000 representatives across educational fields.
The Not Forgotten Association Garden Party – Friday 16th May
His Majesty The King has given permission for The Not Forgotten Association Annual Garden Party to be held at Buckingham Palace, hosted by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester.
The Not Forgotten Association is a tri-service charity, of which Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal is patron. The charity provides entertainment, leisure and recreation for ex-service men and women and serving personnel who are wounded, injured or sick. The garden party will bring together 2,000 beneficiaries of all ages and from across the UK and all military services.
The Duchess of Gloucester has attended several previous events with The Not Forgotten Association, enjoying spending time talking to veterans and hearing about their experiences.
