SABC3 announced yesterday that it has secured the rights to broadcast the full coverage of one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the century, the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey. The live broadcast will be aired from 09:00 – 14:40 on Friday, 29th April only on SABC3.
This happy and momentous occasion's coverage begins 3 hours ahead of the wedding service. During this early period, we will be watching the excitement and anticipation build up around Central London as well as other key locations such as St. Andrews and Kate's home village of Bucklebury.
Presenters will be stationed around Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and The Mall. They will watch all the preparations as they unfold, report on all the movements and speak to members of the crowd who have travelled from all over to witness this little piece of history. Viewers will also be hearing from guest experts in studios, for example such as, Royal historians and correspondents, fashion experts and possibly some guests who are attending the wedding service.
Throughout the transmission viewers will see the journey of all the members of the Royal Family and the bride as they make their way to the Abbey. Audiences will see the arrivals of all the key guests and witness the full coverage of the wedding service. Following the service, viewers will observe the full procession back to Buckingham Palace and then reflect on how the wedding has made an impact all over the United Kingdom and possibly around the world. The programme will end just after we observe the historic balcony appearance by William and Kate and close members of the Royal Family.
On Saturday, 30th April from 17:00 – 19:00, the channel will be broadcasting The Royal Wedding Special. During this special Huw Edwards and Sophie Raworth look back on highlights of an extraordinary day. They will be joined by special guests to relive the key moments of the wedding, from the early morning preparations, the journey to the Abbey, the service, the procession back to Buckingham Palace and the joyous balcony appearance.
As to accommodate The Royal Wedding the following programmes will not be aired:
09:30 All My Children (the episode will be aired on Monday 2 May).
10:30 7de Laan (repeat)
11:00 Generations (repeat)
11:30 Isidingo (Repeat)
12:00 The A Team IV
13:00 News
13:30 Africa News Update
14:00 Hatch II
14:40 The Tyra Banks Show V will start 10 minutes later than its normal scheduled
time of 14:30.
Stay entertained, Stay with SABC3 and be captivated by what will happen during the live broadcast of The Royal Wedding Spectacular.
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