In just a few short hours, a beloved Prince will marry a beautiful “commoner” in what is being described as the “wedding of the century.” His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine “Kate” Middleton will wed at 11:00 a.m. BST on Friday, April 29, 2011. An estimated two billion people are expected to watch the wedding as the couple exchanges vows inside the magnificent Westminster Abbey in London early Friday morning.
With social media playing such a pivotal role in today’s society, the Internet will also be utilized in the upcoming royal wedding. Whether at work, at play or on the road, computer and mobile device users with Internet access will be able to watch the highly anticipated wedding as it unfolds in real time.
Besides television, live interactive coverage will also be available on numerous social media platforms including YouTube, Flickr, Twitter and Facebook. People from all over the world will be able to take part and interact in the spectacular event like never before.
Where to Watch the Royal Wedding Live Online
- YouTube will stream the royal event live on its Royal Wedding Channel. Live commentary, important highlights of the day’s events, historical information and the procession route will be available online beginning at 10:00 a.m. London Time or 5:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. People from around the world can also submit videos and messages to the couple. A live multi-media blog by St. James’s Palace, interactive blog and Twitter feed will also be part of the event.
- Royal Wedding Live TV will also broadcast the event online. Check out the latest buzz on the site’s Royal Wedding Blog and if you’re looking for a special memento of the occasion, an online store with Royal Wedding memorabilia is also available.
- LiveStream is offering several live broadcasts of the wedding. Beginning at 5:00 a.m. ET, AP Live and the UK Press Association will provide live coverage of the event. Watch as VIPs and family gather for the nuptials beginning at 4:00 a.m. Commentary, news, photos and royal wedding facts are also available.
Interact with the Royal Wedding Using Social Media
- One particular website is the official website of the young couple. According to the Official Royal Wedding site, videos, photos of Kate never shown to the public, detailed up-to-the-minute announcements and exclusive content will be featured. Since its launch, more than eight million people have visited the site.
- Facebook fans will be able to read all about the wedding on the redesigned British Monarchy’s official Facebook page. Up-to-date information with hourly updates will be featured on the revamped page. Facebook users who “like” the page will be able to participate in a variety of ways. Click the “Wedding Stories” link on the left side of the page and share with others how you will be celebrating the event. You can also send well wishes to the Prince and his new bride. Note – all submissions will be moderated and some stories may be stored in the Royal Archives.
- Clarence House will be tweeting about the event on Twitter. Charles, the Prince of Wales and Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall reside in Clarence House. Wedding rehearsal photos and floral displays in Westminster Abbey have been posted. Besides information about the wedding, exclusive photographs, videos and updates about Prince Harry and Prince William are also available on the Twitter page.
- Flickr will offer a wide variety of photographs of Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the processional route on its Flickr British Monarchy’s Photostream page. If you are a royal watcher, a large assortment of royal galleries and collections devoted to the British Monarchy are featured.
- The royal couple has set up the Prince William and Miss Catherine Charitable Gift Fund for anyone who would like to send gifts to celebrate the occasion. These five charitable organizations are near and dear to the couple’s heart.
People from all over the world will be able to interact and take part in the wedding festivities with the social media platforms listed above.
Source
- Official Royal Wedding website. Last accessed April 27, 2011.
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