Viewing The Royal Wedding: No Tv License Required

The BBC waived the TV licence fee for communities wanting to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding on 19 May 2018. This meant that street parties and other special events could screen the wedding live without buying a licence. The BBC's Head of Revenue Management, Pipa Doubtfire, said that in exceptional circumstances, the BBC can grant a dispensation for the temporary viewing of television, as long as it is for the sole purpose of screening an event of national importance.

The BBC waived the TV licence fee for communities wanting to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding

Pipa Doubtfire, the BBC's head of revenue management, said: "I'm delighted to announce that we have decided to offer a one-off dispensation for the royal wedding on May 19. This will allow the public to enjoy live coverage of the occasion at special events like street parties, where TV is not usually watched, without needing to buy a licence."

Usually, a premises must be covered by a TV licence for showing live TV or iPlayer, but this can be waived in exceptional circumstances. According to Doubtfire, "In exceptional circumstances, the BBC can grant a dispensation for the temporary viewing of television, so long as the viewing is for the sole purpose of screening an event which is judged by the BBC to be of national importance."

The BBC considers the royal wedding to be an event of national importance. Hundreds of street party applications were made to councils to mark the wedding, and many councils waived fees for street party road closures. Pub opening hours were also extended for the occasion.

The wedding will be aired on BBC One, BBC One HD, the BBC News Channel, BBC iPlayer, ITV and Sky News

The BBC has waived the TV licence fee for communities wanting to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. This means that you can watch the wedding without a TV licence if you are watching at a street party, town hall, community centre, shop, or agricultural show. However, if you want to watch the wedding at home on your TV or laptop, you will need a TV licence.

The wedding will be aired on BBC One, BBC One HD, the BBC News Channel, BBC iPlayer, ITV, and Sky News. If you want to watch on any of these channels or platforms, you will need a valid TV licence. A TV licence is required to watch live TV on any channel or service. This includes watching on a TV, computer, or other device.

You can purchase a TV licence from the TV Licensing website. The cost of a TV licence is £169.50 for both homes and businesses. There are also concessions available for customers who are blind, severely sight-impaired, or over 75 and receiving Pension Credit.

Watching the royal wedding without a TV licence is possible, but only under specific circumstances. If you plan to watch on a platform or channel that requires a TV licence, be sure to obtain one beforehand to avoid any legal issues.

The BBC previously waived the licence fee for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding

The BBC has waived the TV licence fee for communities wanting to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. This means that people can gather at street parties, town halls, community centres, shops, and agricultural shows to watch the wedding live without a licence. This is because, in exceptional circumstances, the BBC can grant a dispensation for the temporary viewing of television, as long as it is for the sole purpose of screening an event of national importance.

The BBC's Head of Revenue Management, Pipa Doubtfire, explained the reasoning behind the waived fee: "In exceptional circumstances, the BBC can grant a dispensation for the temporary viewing of television, so long as the viewing is for the sole purpose of screening an event which is judged by the BBC to be of national importance. The BBC considers that the Royal Wedding is such an event."

This waiver of the TV licence fee for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding in 2011 set a precedent for the waiver of the fee for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018. By deeming royal weddings to be of national importance, the BBC has allowed communities to come together and celebrate these occasions without the usual requirement of a TV licence.

The BBC considers the royal wedding to be an event of national importance

The BBC has waived the TV licence fee for communities wanting to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. This means that people can gather at street parties and other special events to screen the wedding live without a licence. The BBC's Head of Revenue Management, Pipa Doubtfire, stated that:

> "In exceptional circumstances, the BBC can grant a dispensation for the temporary viewing of television, so long as the viewing is for the sole purpose of screening an event which is judged by the BBC to be of national importance. The BBC considers that the Royal Wedding is such an event."

The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, which took place on 19 May 2018, was an event that brought people together in celebration. To mark this occasion, the BBC offered a special one-off dispensation, allowing the public to enjoy live coverage at special events like street parties, without needing to purchase a TV licence. This dispensation was also extended to town halls, community centres, shops, and agricultural shows.

Usually, a premises must be covered by a valid TV licence to show live television or use the iPlayer service. However, the BBC can waive this requirement in exceptional circumstances, and they deemed the Royal Wedding to be an event of national importance. This decision by the BBC allowed communities across Britain to come together and participate in the celebration without the usual licence requirement.

The wedding ceremony was broadcast live on television, with comprehensive coverage across various channels, including the BBC and ITV. The BBC's coverage included live broadcasts on BBC One, BBC One HD, the BBC News Channel, and BBC iPlayer. ITV also provided extensive coverage of the event, presented by Phillip Schofield, Julie Etchingham, Mary Nightingale, and James Mates.

The wedding will take place on 19 May at St George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will take place on 19 May at St George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle. The BBC has waived the TV licence fee for communities wanting to watch the royal wedding. This means that you can watch the wedding live on TV without a licence at street parties, in town halls, community centres, shops, and agricultural shows. The BBC considers the royal wedding to be an event of national importance, and so has granted this special dispensation.

The wedding will be broadcast live on television, with coverage from the BBC, ITV, and Sky News. The service will begin at noon, and the couple will then travel through the streets of Windsor in a carriage procession. The route will include Castle Hill, High Street, Sheet Street, Kings Road, Albert Road, and Long Walk, before ending at Windsor Castle.

After the service, there will be a reception at St George's Hall for the couple and guests from the congregation. Later that evening, the Prince of Wales will host a private evening reception for the newlyweds and their close friends and family.

The BBC's coverage will air on BBC One and BBC One HD from 9 am to 2 pm. It will also be shown on the BBC News Channel and streamed live on BBC iPlayer. In the evening, BBC Two will broadcast a highlights programme from 6.30 pm to 8 pm. ITV's coverage will be presented by Phillip Schofield, Julie Etchingham, Mary Nightingale, and James Mates, and will air from 9.25 am to 3 pm.

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