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There is a lot of excitement and buzz surrounding the broadcast of the royal wedding. While it is unclear which wedding will be broadcast tomorrow, there have been several royal weddings in the past that have been televised. For instance, the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was televised on several channels, including NBC, Fox News, MSNBC, E!, and TLC. Similarly, the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was televised on HBO, BBC, ABC, CBS, and CNN. More recently, Princess Eugenie's wedding was televised on ITV in the UK and TLC in the US.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date | 19 May 2018 |
| Couple | Prince Harry and Meghan Markle |
| Location | St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle |
| Time | 7 a.m. ET or 4 a.m. PT |
| TV Networks | ITV, BBC, TLC, CNN, CBS, HBO |
| Online Live Streams | ABCNews.com, GoodMorningAmerica.com, CNN Facebook page, CBSN, BBC World News |
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What You'll Learn
Royal wedding TV coverage
For those in the UK, ITV's coverage will begin at 9.25 am, with veteran 'This Morning' presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford taking charge of the build-up and commentary. The show will be titled 'This Morning at the Royal Wedding' and will end at 12.30 pm, including the ceremony and guests arriving and leaving.
For US viewers, the ceremony will begin at 6 am EST and 3 am PST, with coverage from inside St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, followed by the carriage procession through Windsor. For those who prefer to watch the wedding without commercials, Fathom Events is partnering with BritBox and ITV to air the festivities at nearly 200 locations at 10 am local time.
For those who want to watch the wedding online, Reuters TV will start its coverage at 4:30 ET, streaming via OS and Android apps, Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV. The Royal Family's official YouTube channel will also host a livestream, with coverage beginning at 5 am ET.
Other TV networks providing coverage include Fox, PBS, CBS, CBSN, and MSNBC.
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Live streams of the wedding
In the US, the wedding will be broadcast on TLC and their app, TLC Go. The American lifestyle channel will also be streamed live on ABCNews.com, GoodMorningAmerica.com, and their mobile apps and social platforms. The CNN Facebook page will also host a live stream of the event. CBS will also be live-streaming the wedding on CBSN, and FOX & Friends Weekend will be live from Windsor from 5 a.m. ET.
For those who want to watch the wedding on the big screen, nearly 200 US theatres will be showing the wedding commercial-free.
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TV channels broadcasting the wedding
When it comes to broadcasting royal weddings, several TV channels have traditionally delivered live coverage, often at great logistical expense. For instance, during the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, channels like Fox News, MSNBC, E!, and TLC provided live coverage. Similarly, during Princess Eugenie's wedding, ITV took charge of live coverage in the UK, while the BBC aired highlights and rolling news coverage.
In the case of the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, multiple TV networks and online live streams offered coverage. Good Morning America, ABCNews.com, GoodMorningAmerica.com, mobile apps, and social platforms all streamed the wedding. FOX & Friends Weekend also broadcasted live from Windsor, with anchors Ainsley Earhardt, Shepard Smith, and Sandra Smith. CNN provided a live stream on its Facebook page, and CBSN, CBS's live stream, was available without a cable subscription. Additionally, HBO aired a special called "The Royal Wedding Live with Cord and Tish!" featuring comedians Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon.
For viewers interested in a cinematic experience, nearly 200 US theaters showcased the wedding commercial-free. BBC also provided coverage of the wedding, both on TV and via their free live stream through BBC World News.
In summary, the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was widely accessible through various TV channels and online platforms, ensuring that people around the world could tune in and celebrate this momentous occasion.
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Wedding TV shows
- Say Yes to the Dress: This show is a classic example of wedding reality TV, showcasing the emotions and family dynamics that come into play during bridal gown selection. It is set in the famous Kleinfeld Bridal salon and delves into the lives of brides-to-be and their loved ones as they navigate the challenging world of wedding dress shopping.
- Bridezillas: This show chronicles the journey of brides-to-be as wedding stress escalates, sometimes even leading to full-blown meltdowns.
- I Found the Gown: The show focuses on the quest for affordable luxury in wedding dress shopping.
- Amazing Wedding Cakes: This programme brings attention to the artistry and creativity involved in crafting wedding cakes.
- The Wedding Show: A magazine-style show, featuring wedding advice, showcasing beautiful venues around the world, and including viewer competitions.
- Celebrity Brides Unveiled: A gossip show that focuses on celebrity brides and their weddings.
- Celebrity Hens and Stags: An in-house-produced documentary series about celebrities hosting Hen and Stag weekends.
- Marrying Elvis: A documentary following couples who share an Elvis Presley obsession and their unique plans for an 'Elvis Wedding'.
- For Better or For Worse: This programme follows an engaged couple who give up control of their wedding planning to their friends and family.
Additionally, there is a high level of interest in royal weddings, with various TV networks providing extensive coverage of these grand events. Notable examples include the weddings of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and Princess Eugenie. Networks such as ITV, BBC, TLC, CNN, ABC, FOX, and HBO have all contributed to the live coverage or special programmes surrounding these royal nuptials.
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Previous royal weddings on TV
The tradition of broadcasting royal weddings on television began with Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones' wedding in 1960. However, it was the wedding of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips in 1973 that made history as the first to be broadcast in colour. This attracted the highest number of viewers on a single channel in the United Kingdom.
The wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles in 1981 was watched by 750 million people across 74 countries. This was followed by the weddings of Kate Middleton and Prince William in 2011, and Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in 2018, which were televised across 180 countries and watched by 2 billion and 1.9 billion people, respectively.
In the United States, the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011 was watched by 23 million people on three networks: CNN, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC. The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018 was also widely covered by U.S. networks, including ABC, CBS, and BBC America, which live-streamed the ceremony.
The tradition of broadcasting royal weddings on television has continued, with the weddings of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and more recently, Prince William and Catherine Middleton, being widely covered by television networks around the world.
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on which country you are in. In the UK, ITV will be covering the event. In the US, the American lifestyle channel TLC will broadcast the wedding on TV and on their app, TLC Go.
The BBC has elected not to cover the wedding in full but will run highlights after the event alongside rolling news coverage.
Yes, the wedding will be streamed on ABCNews.com, GoodMorningAmerica.com, mobile apps, and social platforms. You can also watch it on the CNN Facebook page or on CBSN, CBS's live stream.
Coverage will begin before the official start of the ceremony to capture the arrival of guests. In the UK, ITV's coverage will start at 9.25 am. In the US, Good Morning America will start its coverage at 5 am ET.
