The insider’s guide to the hottest parties and events of the summer

London’s high society social scene is in full swing.

The season’s calendar kicked off with the Chelsea Flower Show and RA Summer Exhibition preview — where eavesdroppers will have caught wind of lads, lords and ladies asking: “Who’s hosting you at Ascot? Did you hear the National Portrait Gallery is doing a red carpet? Have Ralph Lauren emailed you about Wimbledon yet?”