Harry-Meghan Wedding: Which Channel To Watch?

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was televised on several channels in the US, including CBS, NBC, ABC, BBC America, Fox, PBS, MSNBC, and E!. Coverage of the event began as early as 4 am EST, with CBS, NBC, and BBC America kicking things off. NBC's The Today Show, CBS This Morning, and Fox & Friends all provided live coverage from outside St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. The ceremony itself started at 7 am EST, and viewers had the option to stream the wedding online via several websites, including CBSN, ETOnline.com, People.com, and ABCNews.com.

Watch the ceremony on NBC, CBS, ABC, BBC America, PBS, CNN, E!, TLC, Fox News Channel, or MSNBC

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was broadcast on several channels in the US. NBC, CBS, ABC, BBC America, PBS, CNN, E!, TLC, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC all aired the ceremony, with coverage starting from 4 am or 4:30 am EST. NBC's The Today Show team broadcast from a special vantage point overlooking the castle, while CBS's coverage was anchored by Gayle King and Kevin Frazier from Windsor Castle. ABC News and Good Morning America had special coverage from 5 am to 10 am ET, with Robin Roberts and David Muir providing updates and commentary. Fox News' coverage began at 6 am EST and was led by Shepard Smith and Sandra Smith. BBC America broadcast a simulcast of BBC One's coverage from the UK, and PBS offered a live stream on its website from 4:30 am. CNN live-streamed the event on its homepage and apps, and E! aired a special hosted by Giuliana Rancic, Brad Goreski, Sarah-Jane Crawford, and Melanie Bromley.

Stream online on BBC America, BritBox, VanityFair.com, CBSN, ETOnline.com, or People.com

If you're in the US and want to watch the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle live, you'll need to get up early! The wedding ceremony will start at 7 a.m. ET, but many outlets will begin pre-show coverage as early as 4 a.m. ET.

If you want to stream the wedding online, you can do so on BBC America, BritBox, VanityFair.com, CBSN, ETOnline.com, or People.com.

BBC America will broadcast a live simulcast of BBC One's coverage from 4:15 a.m. ET, while CBS's coverage will begin at 4 a.m. ET. ABC's coverage will begin at 5 a.m. ET, and NBC's The Today Show will start at 4:30 a.m. ET. Fox News will begin their coverage at 6 a.m. ET.

If you don't want to get up early, don't worry! BBC America has said it will re-air the wedding later in the day, and HLN and CNN will re-air the nuptials at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. ET, respectively.

Watch the HBO comedy special with Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon

If you're looking for a comedic take on the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, then you're in luck! HBO presented a special comedy broadcast hosted by Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon, playing their infamous broadcasting characters, Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan. The duo previously wreaked broadcast havoc on the Rose Parade, and now they're taking on the royal wedding.

"The Royal Wedding Live with Cord & Tish" aired live on HBO on Saturday, May 19, at 7:30 a.m. ET, with a primetime replay later that evening at 9:45 p.m. ET. Cord and Tish, in their distinct styles, shared their thoughts on the wedding, with Cord noting, "There will be more luxury packed into that church than all the Bed, Bath & Beyonds combined," while Tish gushed, "Every little girl dreams of growing up and marrying a prince! Now I get to be front-row center of this fairytale romance. I’ll be crying all day!"

The characters, portrayed by Ferrell and Shannon, had previously made headlines when they hosted Amazon's live coverage of the Rose Parade in 2018. Many Amazon users were not in on the joke, and the comedy special received a lot of negative reviews during its live stream. However, this time, they brought their unique brand of humour and commentary to HBO's coverage of the royal wedding.

Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon are both accomplished comedians and actors. Shannon, a former cast member of "Saturday Night Live," has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including "Enlightened," "Divorce," "The Other Two," and "The White Lotus." Ferrell, known for his work in Saturday Night Live and numerous comedy films, has also ventured into writing and producing.

So, if you're looking for a humorous take on the royal wedding, be sure to tune in to "The Royal Wedding Live with Cord & Tish" on HBO, either live in the morning or the primetime replay in the evening. It promises to be a unique and entertaining perspective on the grand event!

Watch at a cinema with Fathom Events

If you want to watch the royal wedding in a cinema, Fathom Events has you covered. On Saturday, May 19, Fathom Events and BritBox will present "Harry & Meghan: The Royal Wedding" in nearly 200 cinemas across the US. The event will be commercial-free and will start at 10 a.m. local time.

Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt said, "There’s something special about witnessing history unfold. We’re thrilled to partner with BritBox to give moviegoers across the country an opportunity to watch one of the most exciting events of the year in a grand, cinematic setting."

BritBox president Soumya Sriraman added, "A Royal wedding has never before been screened in movie theaters, but we believe that an event as monumental as this one is fit for the big screen."

Tickets for "Harry & Meghan: The Royal Wedding" can be purchased at Fathom's website or participating box offices. Fathom Events is the leading event cinema distributor, with participating theatres in all 100 of the top designated market areas.

If you're in Arizona, you can catch the event at the AMC theatre in Ahwatukee or the theatre at Desert Ridge Marketplace. A third screening will be at the Cinemark's Century Theatres in Oro Valley, Arizona, northeast of Tucson.

Watch on-demand with Amazon Prime

If you're an Amazon Prime subscriber, you're in luck! You can watch Harry and Meghan: A Modern Royal Wedding on-demand via Prime Video. The documentary follows the royal couple's journey from their engagement to their wedding, with actual footage of the big day, including the cake and flowers, and commentary from close friends, correspondents, and stylists.

The documentary is 1 hour and 5 minutes long and has an IMDb rating of 4.5. You can watch it for free as part of your Prime subscription, or you can rent or buy it without a subscription. If you don't have a Prime subscription, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial to watch.

In addition to Harry and Meghan: A Modern Royal Wedding, Amazon Prime offers a range of other Harry and Meghan content, including:

• Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal
• Harry & Meghan: The Great Divide
• Harry & Meghan: A Very Modern Romance
• Harry & Meghan: Royal Rebels
• Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace
• Harry & Meghan: A New Life in Hollywood
• Harry & Meghan: The Price of Freedom
• Harry & Meghan: A Modern Love Story

So, if you're a fan of the royal couple, you'll have plenty of content to choose from on Amazon Prime!

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