June is always a busy month for the Royal Family but they’re taking it to the max this time round. The month will start with a royal wedding and could well end with a major reveal that everyone is waiting for. Settle down, here is how June maps out for the royals.
The wedding of the year
Pretty much the whole House of Windsor is expected to pack into a small church just outside Cirencester as June gets under way to witness the marriage of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling.
The son of the Princess Royal, and eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, is set to wed the NHS nurse at All Saints Church, Kemble which was founded on land given by Cedwalla, King of Wessex in 682 and which will now welcome King Charles III who is due to attend the nuptials of his nephew.
Horses ahoy
Whether Charles will be at the reception, at Anne’s home of Gatcombe Park, later remains to be seen. HM is quite possibly on the buffet list but will be missing the sit down dinner as he and Queen Camilla are due at the Epsom Derby on the afternoon of June 6.
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It’s been confirmed that Their Majesties will attend the prestigious horse race, also much beloved of Queen Elizabeth II. It’s a decent two hour drive, even with police outriders, so a return for the wedding disco might be off the cards.
Ascot beckons
The King and Queen will also lead the Royal Family at one of the social events of the year, Royal Ascot. The carriage procession from Windsor Castle to the race course is a staple of the summer and King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to attend most days of the meeting which runs from June 16 to June 20 this year.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are also expected at least once and there’s no doubt Princess Anne and her husband. Sir TIm Laurence, will also be in attendance. There’s interest, too, in whether Princess Beatrice is seen with the royal party. Earlier in 2026, it was reported that she and her sister, Princess Eugenie, wouldn’t be at Ascot as the royal sought to keep their distance from the House of York. However, the recent decision by Buckingham Palace to officially announce Eugenie’s third pregnancy has been seen as a vote of confidence in the princesses. And while Eugenie’s great expectations will likely keep her away (baby is due in the summer but no more precise date than that has been given), Beatrice could yet join the royals at Ascot.
The ancient tradition that will bring out the royals
Just before Royal Ascot starts, one of the oldest of all royal traditions takes place. On June 15, King Charles will lead the members of the Noble Order of the Garter in procession to St. George’s Chapel, Windsor for their annual service.
With many senior royals, including Queen Camilla and Prince William, members of the Order, this will be a really regal turnout and will bring big crowds to Windsor. They’ll be treated to a carriage procession which will likely see the Princess of Wales join her husband as the ancient tradition continues to unfold.
Trooping the Colour
Less that 48 hours earlier, the whole Royal Family is also expected at another traditional event. June 13 is the King’s Official Birthday this year and that means only one thing: Trooping the Colour.
The Sovereign’s Birthday Parade takes place at Horse Guards Parade. King Charles is expected to travel there by carriage with Queen Camilla while the Prince of Wales will ride at the head of the military procession for the parade. The King’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards will troop their colour.
Then it’s everyone back to Buckingham Palace for the flypast and the balcony appearance. And that means just one thing – Prince Louis, set to bring a smile to everyone except his brother and sister who will be pretending they’re not with him. Again.
The big royal reveal
However, Prince George may well find himself at the centre of royal news this month. The 12 year old is set to leave his prep school, Lambrook, at the end of this academic year and head to secondary school in September. Everyone wants to know where George will continue his education and June could well be the month we find out.
Eton, Marlborough and Oundle have all been suggested. And with Prince William revealing that George has already tried out boarding at Lambrook, all options are on the table. In a very royal month, it might be all about a future king.
