(Reuters) - The wedding of Britain's Prince William to university sweetheart Kate Middleton will be streamed live on the internet via an official royal channel -- the first time a British royal wedding will be covered in this way.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth (C) uses a computer to upload a video to the Royal Channel on YouTube as Chad Hurley, co-founder of YouTube, and Nikesh Arora (partially obscured), president of Google Europe, Middle East and Africa, looks on at Google's British headquarters in London October 16, 2008.
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April 29's event, expected to be watched by up to two billion people across the globe, will be available on www.youtube.com/theroyalchannel and accompanied by a live multi-media blog assembled by royal officials.

St James's Palace, whose officials represent Princes William and Harry, said the feed would be taken from British public broadcaster, the BBC, without a broadcaster's commentary.

"Staff at Clarence House and St James's Palace will provide a live commentary with historical information, interesting links, additional photographs and video footage as well as an integrated Twitter feed," the palace said in a statement.

Officials said it was the first time a live blog would run alongside a live stream on video-sharing website YouTube for any occasion.

In addition, an official video "Wedding Book" on YouTube invites anyone to submit their own video of congratulations to the couple.

The royal family, previously seen as out of touch with modern Britain, is making extensive use of the internet and a variety of social media applications in the run-up to the big day.

Photographs related to the wedding will be released via photo-sharing site Flikr, and announcements on the day itself will be published on the official wedding site www.officialroyalwedding2011.org.

A @ClarenceHouse account on short messaging service Twitter will provide live updates on the day, and will be integrated into the live blog.

Alongside the video message option, anyone wanting to send the couple a message of congratulations on Twitter can do so using the hashtag #rw2011, officials said.

The royal family even have a page on social networking site Facebook (www.facebook.com/TheBritishMonarchy).

"Facebook users can click the 'I'm attending' button on 'The Royal Wedding' event to show their interest in the event," St James's Palace said.

From: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/04/19/us-britain-wedding-interactive-idUSTRE73I33F20110419

Taking part in the celebrations of royal wedding in UK

If you would like to be part of the celebrations in central London and catch a glimpse of the royal couple then you can stand somewhere along the wedding procession route. 

The route will include The Mall, Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall and Parliament Square. It is likely that space along the route will fill quickly early on the morning of 29 April. But you can also travel to Hyde Park or Trafalgar Square where you will be able to watch a free, live broadcast of the wedding on giant screens.

Please plan your journey carefully and check for the latest updates before leaving. On arriving in central London, you will be directed by clear signs and by a team of official stewards, who will be on hand to offer assistance as required.

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Accessible viewing for disabled people

Along the royal wedding processional route there will be a designated accessible space for disabled people with mobility issues (for example, wheelchair users) at various locations.

Along the royal wedding processional route there will be a designated accessible space for disabled people with mobility issues (for example, wheelchair users) at various locations.

In front of the Palace of Westminster

This area was allocated via ballot, which is now closed. This area is accessible to ticket holders only.There are no parking facilities available. Access to the area is via public transport.

Horse Guards Road

As there are a limited number of spaces, only one wheelchair user plus a carer will be permitted access. This area will be stewarded and be available on a first come, first served basis. Spaces will be available from 6.30 am until 7.30 am on Friday 29 April. There are no parking facilities available. Access to the area is via public transport.

Trafalgar Square

As there are a limited number of spaces, only one wheelchair user plus a carer will be permitted access. This area will be stewarded and be available on a first come, first served basis. Spaces will be available from 7.30 am until 9.00 am on Friday 29 April.There are no parking facilities available. Access to the area is via public transport.

Hyde Park

For wheelchair users and people with mobility issues who wish to remain with their family and friends, there will be a designated area near the front of the viewing screen area. Spaces will be available from 7.30 am until 9.00 am on Friday 29 April. Public parking in and around Hyde Park will be very limited.


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From: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_195179?CID=Central&PLA=url_mon&CRE=royal_wedding