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The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was televised and streamed online on May 19, 2018, at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. The ceremony began at 12 pm GMT/7 am ET and lasted for one hour. Various television channels broadcast the event, including ABC News, BBC America, Fox News, PBS, and ITV. For those who wanted to watch the wedding commercial-free, Fathom Events partnered with BritBox and ITV to air the festivities at nearly 200 locations. The wedding was also streamed live on online platforms such as YouTube, BBC.com, and Reuters TV.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date of the wedding | May 19, 2018 |
| Time of the ceremony | 12:00 noon local time (7:00 a.m. ET, 4:00 a.m. PT) |
| Location | St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle |
| Channels broadcasting the wedding | PBS, ABC News, BBC America, BritBox, ITV, E!, Reuters TV, Fox News, HBO, MSNBC |
| Hosts/Anchors | Giuliana Rancic, Brad Goreski, Sarah-Jane Crawford, Melanie Bromley, Phillip Schofield, Julie Etchingham, Kirsty Young, Huw Edwards, Dermot O'Leary, Tina Daheley, Alex Jones, Ore Oduba, Anita Rani, Cord Hosenbeck, Tish Cattigan, Robin Roberts, David Muir, Ainsley Earhardt, Shepard Smith, Sandra Smith, Joy Reid, Stephanie Ruhle, Katy Tur |
| Live stream | YouTube, ABC News' digital platforms (ABCNews.com, GoodMorningAmerica.com, mobile apps, social platforms) |
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ABC News and GMA will have special coverage
In addition to the live coverage, ABC News will also offer an augmented reality (AR) feature, accessible through the ABC News iOS app. This feature will allow users to take photos with a 3D royal carriage or pose next to a 3D version of the Queen's Guard, providing an interactive and immersive experience for viewers.
The wedding will take place at St. George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle, with the ceremony starting at 7 a.m. ET and lasting for one hour. Following the ceremony, the newlyweds will take a carriage procession through Windsor, providing an opportunity for the public to join in the celebrations.
The royal wedding will also be covered by various other networks, including Fox News, NBC, MSNBC, BBC America, and ITV. Each network will have its own lineup of anchors and correspondents, providing comprehensive coverage of the event.
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PBS will show a five-part nightly series
PBS will be showing a five-part nightly series in the buildup to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. The series will begin on May 14 and end with a live broadcast of the wedding on May 19. The episodes will focus on the traditions and celebrations of the wedding, what it means to be a royal bride, and the royal bridal style.
The series will be hosted by American anchor Meredith Vieira and British host Matt Baker. PBS News will also be providing live updates and photos of the wedding day.
The wedding will also be televised on various other channels, including ABC News, BBC America, BritBox, CBS, E!, Entertainment Tonight, FOX, HBO, ITV, NBC, and Reuters TV. ABC News will also be rolling out a new augmented reality feature on their iOS app to celebrate the wedding.
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BritBox will live stream ITV's coverage
The wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in May 2018 was televised and streamed online. The ceremony was broadcast on various TV channels across the globe, with several networks airing coverage of the events.
In the US, for example, PBS aired the wedding live as part of a five-part nightly series. Fox News also aired coverage, as did ABC News and "GMA", who had special coverage from 5 am to 10 am ET live from Windsor, England. NBC News correspondents were also at Windsor, reporting for MSNBC.
For those wanting to watch the wedding without adverts, Fathom Events partnered with BritBox and ITV to air the festivities at nearly 200 locations at 10 am local time. BritBox, a streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV, also live-streamed ITV's coverage of the wedding, hosted by Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham. The live coverage began at 5:30 am ET (2:30 am PT) but also had time-shifted streams for US viewers. This meant that Americans who didn't want to get up early could opt for a delayed start so they didn't miss a moment. BritBox costs $6.99 a month, but it offered a seven-day free trial to cover the wedding.
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Fox News will start coverage at 5 a.m. ET
Fox News will kick off its coverage of the royal wedding between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at 5 a.m. ET, with Ainsley Earhardt co-hosting Fox and Friends Weekend from Windsor, England. The main coverage of the wedding will begin an hour later, at 6 a.m. ET, with Shepard Smith and Sandra Smith co-anchoring.
The wedding ceremony will begin at noon local time, which is 7 a.m. ET, and will last for one hour. After the ceremony, the newlyweds will take a carriage procession through Windsor, starting at St. George's Chapel, leaving Windsor Castle via Castle Hill, and continuing along High Street through Windsor Town before returning to the castle on a route called the Long Walk.
There are several other channels that will be broadcasting the wedding, including BBC America, which will carry a live simulcast of BBC One's coverage, starting at 4:15 a.m. ET. BritBox, a streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV, will also have a live stream of ITV's coverage, hosted by Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham, beginning at 5:30 a.m. ET.
For those who want to watch the wedding commercial-free with surround sound, Fathom Events will be partnering with BritBox and ITV to air the festivities at nearly 200 locations at 10 a.m. local time. The wedding will also be streamed live on BBC.com, starting at 5 a.m. ET, and Reuters TV will start its coverage online at 4:30 a.m. ET.
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BBC America will simulcast BBC One's coverage
The wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry was televised on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. The ceremony began at 12 pm GMT/7 am ET and lasted for one hour.
BBC America simulcast BBC One's coverage of the wedding, starting at 4:15 am ET (1:15 am PT). The coverage was led by Kirsty Young, Huw Edwards, Dermot O'Leary, Tina Daheley, Alex Jones, Ore Oduba, and Anita Rani.
BBC America viewers were able to watch the royal wedding live, with coverage beginning early in the morning to capture the build-up to the ceremony. BBC One's coverage included live reporting from the grounds of Windsor Castle, where 2,640 people had gathered to witness the wedding carriage procession.
The simulcast on BBC America offered a unique perspective to viewers in the United States, providing them with access to the same coverage that was broadcast on BBC One in the UK. This meant that American viewers could experience the wedding through the lens of one of the UK's most prominent broadcasters, with commentary and insights from the BBC's team of royal experts and correspondents.
In addition to the live simulcast, BBC America may have also provided its viewers with additional content surrounding the wedding, such as behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with royal family members or guests, and special documentaries or programs focused on the newlyweds in the lead-up to and following the wedding day.
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Frequently asked questions
The wedding was broadcast on various TV channels across the globe. Some of the channels that aired the wedding include ABC News, PBS, BBC America, Fox News, and BritBox.
Coverage started as early as 4:00 a.m. EST and 4:30 a.m. EDT.
The ceremony started at 12 noon local time, which is 7 a.m. ET and 4 a.m. PT.
The wedding was streamed live on BBC.com and Reuters TV. You can also watch the wedding on YouTube.
