Junior Rasmussen
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding was televised in the USA on several platforms, including NBC, CBS, and PBS. The wedding, which took place on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, attracted a large audience in the USA, where Markle is from. The ceremony started at noon local time, which was 7 a.m. EST, and coverage of guests arriving began as early as 4 a.m. EST.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date of the wedding | May 19, 2018 |
| Time of the wedding | 7 a.m. EST/ 12 p.m. local time |
| Location | St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle |
| Number of guests | 800 guests |
| Broadcasters | CBS, PBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, BBC America, ITV |
| Coverage start time | 4 a.m. ET/ 5 a.m. EST |
Explore related products
What You'll Learn
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding was televised in the USA on NBC
- CBS also broadcast the wedding, with coverage starting at 4 a.m. ET
- ABC, FOX, and MSNBC also televised the wedding
- PBS aired a weeklong series of specials entitled 'Royal Wedding Watch'
- The wedding was also streamed on digital platforms and live-streamed online
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding was televised in the USA on NBC
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was televised in the USA on several platforms and networks. NBC was one of the networks that broadcasted the wedding. NBC News correspondents Stephanie Ruhle and Katy Tur reported from Windsor, while fellow NBC hosts Megyn Kelly, Kathie Lee Gifford, Al Roker, and Sheinelle Jones reported from England. NBC's coverage began at 4:30 a.m. EST, with hosts Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie presenting from an exclusive location overlooking Windsor Castle.
The wedding was also televised on CBS and its cable news channel, CBSN, with coverage beginning at 4 a.m. ET. Gayle King and Kevin Frazier anchored the network's coverage. PBS also televised the wedding, with a week-long series of specials entitled "Royal Wedding Watch." Other networks that aired coverage of the wedding included ABC, FOX News, MSNBC, Entertainment Tonight, and BBC America.
The wedding took place at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday, May 19, 2018, with an estimated cost of $45 million. The ceremony started at noon local time, which was 7 a.m. EST. The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle followed in the footsteps of other televised royal weddings, such as Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding in 1981, which was watched by 17 million Americans, and Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding in 2011, which attracted over 23 million viewers in the United States.
Will and Sonny's Wedding: A Date to Remember
You may want to see also
Explore related products
CBS also broadcast the wedding, with coverage starting at 4 a.m. ET
CBS's coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding began at 4 a.m. ET on May 19, 2018. Gayle King, from CBS This Morning, and Kevin Frazier, from Entertainment Tonight, anchored the network's coverage of the wedding. CBS's comprehensive coverage started a day earlier, on May 18, and continued as the network streamed festivities before and after the ceremony.
CBSN, CBS's live-streaming site, also broadcast the wedding, starting at 4 a.m. ET. The ceremony took place at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, where 800 guests were expected to attend, with over 2,000 more gathering outside the chapel but within the grounds. The wedding was also televised on several other platforms in the United States, including NBC, FOX, MSNBC, ABC, and PBS.
Christine's Wedding: Will it Stream on Discovery Plus?
You may want to see also
Explore related products
ABC, FOX, and MSNBC also televised the wedding
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding was televised in the USA. The royal wedding was broadcast live on several platforms in the United States.
Other networks that aired coverage of the wedding included NBC, CBS, CBSN, PBS, and Entertainment Tonight. NBC's coverage was hosted by Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb from a location overlooking Windsor Castle. CBS's coverage was anchored by Gayle King and Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier, beginning at 4:00 a.m. ET. PBS aired a weeklong series of specials entitled "Royal Wedding Watch," hosted by Meredith Vieira and a yet-to-be-announced British television personality.
Destination Wedding: Where to Say "I Do"?
You may want to see also
Explore related products
$15.19 $18.99
$29.8 $45.99
$99.99 $149.99
PBS aired a weeklong series of specials entitled 'Royal Wedding Watch'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding was televised in the USA on several platforms. PBS aired a weeklong series of specials entitled "Royal Wedding Watch", hosted by Meredith Vieira and British television presenter Matt Baker. Shawn Halford, PBS's Senior Director of Programming, described the show as:
> "From cakes to choristers, banquets to bouquets, gowns to crowns, viewers will get a fun and informative insider’s briefing on royal etiquette, an unprecedented look at the elaborate planning, secrecy and care that goes into this royal wedding that has captured the imagination of people around the world."
Each episode took a different angle, exploring the life of Markle, the couple's back story, a tour of Kensington Palace (their future home), and the history, traditions, and royal protocol that dictated the celebration. The series aired from May 14-17 at 10:00 pm and on May 18 at 10:30 pm, culminating in a live broadcast of the wedding from within St. George's Chapel on Saturday morning, May 19.
Other channels that televised the wedding in the USA included NBC, CBS, CBSN, ABC, and E!. NBC broadcast special live editions of TODAY hosted by Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, presenting from an exclusive location overlooking Windsor Castle. CBS's coverage was anchored by Gayle King and Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier, and began at 4:00 AM ET on May 19. ABC's Good Morning America started their coverage at 5:00 AM eastern, and E!'s coverage began at the same time on May 19.
Planning a November Wedding?
You may want to see also
Explore related products
![Televised Presidential Debates in a Changing Media Environment: [2 volumes]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816L-dlxPuL._AC_UY218_.jpg)
The wedding was also streamed on digital platforms and live-streamed online
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was televised on several platforms in the United States. NBC correspondents reported from Windsor, while FOX News and MSNBC covered the event from both London and New York. CBS and its cable news channel, CBSN, also broadcast the wedding, with coverage beginning at 4:00 a.m. ET. PBS aired the wedding live, as part of a five-night nightly series that ended with the live broadcast. ABC's Good Morning America started their coverage at 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
In addition to the live coverage, there were several special programmes planned that gave viewers a glimpse into Markle's backstory and the couple's relationship. NBC broadcast special live editions of TODAY, hosted by Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, from an exclusive location overlooking Windsor Castle. CBS's Gayle King anchored a primetime special called "Meghan Markle: American Princess", which included interviews with the couple's friends. FOX aired a two-hour special that promised an "inside look into the lives of this global power couple" through interviews with experts, socialites, and friends connected to the House of Windsor.
Harry and Megan's Wedding: Will the US Watch?
You may want to see also
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle in May 2018 was televised in the USA.
NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MSNBC, BBC America, and PBS all televised the wedding in the USA.
Coverage of the wedding began as early as 4 am ET on May 19, 2018, with the ceremony starting at 7 am ET.
Yes, there were several special TV programs about the wedding, including documentaries, reenactments, and TV movies.
