The Royal Wedding

It's the story the world has waited for. Prince William, heir to the British throne, is to marry Kate Middleton, the archetypal girl-next-door. But what unites this handsome young couple, where did she come from, and what will this marriage mean for the future of the British monarchy? With contributions from close friends, historians, biographers and well known journalists, this documentary reveals their very different backgrounds and upbringings, and traces the moments leading up to their engagement, showing why the pair are so perfect for each other, and so popular with the public.

Join HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey as they celebrate the momentous occasion of their marriage with this 50 minute highlights show. Includes Catherine’s breathtaking arrival at Westminster Abbey, highlights from the ceremony and the traditional balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace.

Join HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey as they celebrate the momentous occasion of their marriage. Relive and treasure their special day with this definitive download, containing two hours of coverage from the BBC. Includes Catherine's breathtaking arrival at Westminster Abbey, the full ceremony, the carriage procession and the traditional balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace. BBC Worldwide will donate all proceeds of the distribution rights (after deduction of its own acquisition and distribution costs) from TV, DVD and download-to-own sales of The Royal Wedding to The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry (charity registered in England and Wales registration number 1132048). This is expected to be in the region of £150,000.