Unlike when Prince Charles and Princess Diana were married back in the 1980’s, technology will allow an unprecedented number of people all over the planet to follow the ceremony and all that follows live without commercial interruption. Although the major television networks are sure to air the event live, as well as replay it throughout the day, the internet give access to more homes, and people on the go.
With the very recent advent of mobile internet on devices such as the iPhone and similar handhelds, plus a major expansion in the availability and the bandwidth of mobile broadband networks, the public will be able to follow events of the Royal Wedding live from almost anywhere.
At the time of this article, the big day for William and Kate is just about 15 hours away.