MAY

■ 6 MAY – CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III

Soak up a right royal occasion with the coronation of King Charles III, which takes place at Westminster Abbey, 70 years a er his mother was crowned Queen Elizabeth II. Make the most of this unique event by booking a signature suite at the iconic Shangri-La hotel in e Shard and celebrate with panoramic views of London.

■ 19 MAY–27 AUGUST – GLYNDEBOURNE

Enjoy dynamic new productions alongside the favourites, in a quintessentially British setting on the edge of the South Downs in East Sussex. Don black tie and pack up a luxurious picnic to enjoy before experiencing world-class opera. is year there will be new productions of Don Giovanni, Semele and Dialogues des Carmélites, as well rm favourites, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream

■ 23-27 MAY – CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW

You don’t have to be green- ngered to enjoy a trip to the iconic Chelsea Flower Show, where horticultural delights from around the world are brought together in a stunning show of sights and scents. Don’t miss Chelsea Late on Friday evening, billed as a magical evening of live talks and demonstrations, teamed with music and great food.

■ 25 MAY–4 JUNE – HAY FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE AND ARTS

For 11 days, crowds descend on the small town of Hay-on-Wye, South Wales, for a wide-ranging programme of writers, artists, academics, musicians and performers. e list of speakers reads like a who’s who of the very best of global talent, all taking part in an unmissable event.

■ 28 MAY–11 JUNE – FRENCH OPEN, PARIS

e French Open o ers an unparalleled opportunity to team world-class tennis with the very best that Paris has to o er. Watch the biggest names on the circuit clash on the clay and then unwind with an evening of gastronomic delights at the three Michelinstarred Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen, in the Jardins des Champs-Élysées.