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Royally entertaining: What to watch before the royal wedding

20/20 special edition of "The Royal Wedding: A Modern Fairy Tale": Reports from Westminster Abbey and New York. Biography: "Kate Middleton: Uncommon Bride"; "Elizabeth: The Reluctant Monarch" William & Kate: A biography of the royal couple. Royal Wedding of a Lifetime: "Kate's Gown of Renown"; "Feast Fit for a Prince & Princess"; "A Day to Remember"; "William & Kate: A Love Story"; "The Future King & Queen"; "A Tale of Two Princesses" Charles & Di: Once Upon a Time: The most-watched wedding of the 20th century was a fairy-tale affair that hid many little-known facts and behind-the-scenes trivia. Wild About Prince Harry: A teenager, saddened over his mother's untimely death, becomes the world's most-eligible bachelor. The Making of a Royal Wedding: As the world waits for Prince William and Kate Middleton to tie the knot, a special revisits previous royal weddings. Countdown to the Royal Wedding: In London and New York, royal wedding commentators discuss the final hours before the events. Inside the Royal Wedding: An exclusive, behind-the-scenes documentary hosted by NBC News' Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira. Good Morning America: Royal Wedding special: Live coverage of the royal wedding. The Royal Wedding: A personal look at the royal couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton including how they met and fell in love. Diana's Dresses: Exploring the Diana phenomenon and the unique role her dresses play in keeping her memory alive. Princess Diana: Her Life in Jewels: From fairy-tale wedding to tragic funeral, the extraordinary life of Diana, Princess of Wales, was a chronicle of jewels each marking distinct junctures in her life. William & Kate: Modern Monarchy: A look at the storied history of William and Kate’s relationship - from their start at the University of St. Andrews to William’s proposal in Kenya. Modern Monarchy: Dos & Don'ts: Exploring the correct way to behave as part of a royal family. Prince William's Africa: Cameras joined Prince William in Botswana as he marked the 20th anniversary of the Tusk Trust, the African wildlife conservation charity, of which he is Royal Patron. Prince William & Prince Harry: Into the Future: Explore the world of the young royals and their circle of friends, who gain as much profile in the press as today’s pop idols, fashion icons and film stars. William & Kate: A Fairytale Romance: The private lives of the young royal couple. Royally Mad: Five American royal wedding enthusiasts travel to London to indulge in the fairytale. William & Harry: The Brother Princes: The royal siblings discuss their charity work in Southern Africa and their bond. Memories of a Queen: The life of Elizabeth II as a princess, wife and monarch.

20/20 special edition of “The Royal Wedding: A Modern Fairy Tale”: Reports from Westminster Abbey and New York.

Biography: “Kate Middleton: Uncommon Bride”; “Elizabeth: The Reluctant Monarch”

William & Kate: A biography of the royal couple.

Royal Wedding of a Lifetime: “Kate’s Gown of Renown”; “Feast Fit for a Prince & Princess”; “A Day to Remember”; “William & Kate: A Love Story”; “The Future King & Queen”; “A Tale of Two Princesses”

Charles & Di: Once Upon a Time: The most-watched wedding of the 20th century was a fairy-tale affair that hid many little-known facts and behind-the-scenes trivia.

Wild About Prince Harry: A teenager, saddened over his mother’s untimely death, becomes the world’s most-eligible bachelor.

The Making of a Royal Wedding: As the world waits for Prince William and Kate Middleton to tie the knot, a special revisits previous royal weddings.

Countdown to the Royal Wedding: In London and New York, royal wedding commentators discuss the final hours before the events.

Inside the Royal Wedding: An exclusive, behind-the-scenes documentary hosted by NBC News’ Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira.

Good Morning America: Royal Wedding special: Live coverage of the royal wedding.

The Royal Wedding: A personal look at the royal couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton including how they met and fell in love.

Diana’s Dresses: Exploring the Diana phenomenon and the unique role her dresses play in keeping her memory alive.

Princess Diana: Her Life in Jewels: From fairy-tale wedding to tragic funeral, the extraordinary life of Diana, Princess of Wales, was a chronicle of jewels each marking distinct junctures in her life.

William & Kate: Modern Monarchy: A look at the storied history of William and Kate’s relationship - from their start at the University of St. Andrews to William’s proposal in Kenya.

Modern Monarchy: Dos & Don’ts: Exploring the correct way to behave as part of a royal family.

Prince William’s Africa: Cameras joined Prince William in Botswana as he marked the 20th anniversary of the Tusk Trust, the African wildlife conservation charity, of which he is Royal Patron.

Prince William & Prince Harry: Into the Future: Explore the world of the young royals and their circle of friends, who gain as much profile in the press as today’s pop idols, fashion icons and film stars.

William & Kate: A Fairytale Romance: The private lives of the young royal couple.

Royally Mad: Five American royal wedding enthusiasts travel to London to indulge in the fairytale.

William & Harry: The Brother Princes: The royal siblings discuss their charity work in Southern Africa and their bond.

Memories of a Queen: The life of Elizabeth II as a princess, wife and monarch.
  (Palace Steward Nigel McEvoy walks through the Music Room of Buckingham palace, which will be used during the royal wedding. Photo by Nick Ansell - WPA Pool/Getty Images.)

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Many anglophiles and wedding fans are gearing up for the royal wedding like an NFL tight end before the Superbowl. If you want to get in on the excitement ahead of the April 29 nuptials, here are some programs you might enjoy.

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Friday, April 29

20/20 special edition of “The Royal Wedding: A Modern Fairy Tale”: Reports from Westminster Abbey and New York.

Biography: Kate Middleton: Uncommon Bride

William & Kate: A biography of the royal couple

Royal Wedding of a Lifetime: “William & Kate: A Love Story”; “A Tale of Two Princesses”; “Kate’s Gown of Renown”; “Feast Fit for a Prince & Princess”; “A Day to Remember”; “The Future King & Queen”

Prince William: After the death of Princess Diana, young William attends college, bonds with his father and brother, and grows to manhood.

Untold Stories of a Royal Bridesmaid: India Hicks gives an intimate glimpse into a royal wedding; what it was like for Diana and what Kate Middleton should expect.

Royally Astounding: 30 Days Defining the Monarchy: Magnifying 30 days in the life of the royal family over the last 30 years.

Wild About Prince Harry: A teenager, saddened over his mother’s untimely death, becomes the world’s most-eligible bachelor.

The Making of a Royal Wedding: As the world waits for Prince William and Kate Middleton to tie the knot, a special revisits previous royal weddings.

Countdown to the Royal Wedding: In London and New York, royal wedding commentators discuss the final hours before the events.

Dateline: Wedding day “instant documentary.”

Inside the Royal Wedding: An exclusive, behind-the-scenes documentary hosted by NBC News’ Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira.

Fashion Police Royal Wedding Special: Examining Kate’s wedding gown of choice and the international popularity this wedding has created.

William & Kate: Road to the Altar: Host Ryan Seacrest recaps the events of the monumental wedding and traces the nine-year romance that finally led to Westminster Abby.

Good Morning America: Royal Wedding special: Live coverage of the royal wedding.

Royal Wedding Highlights: Memorable moments from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

William & Kate: Modern Monarchy: A look at the storied history of William and Kate’s relationship - from their start at the University of St. Andrews to William’s proposal in Kenya.

William & Kate: A Fairytale Romance: The private lives of the young royal couple.

Royally Mad: Five American royal wedding enthusiasts travel to London to indulge in the fairytale.

William & Harry: The Brother Princes: The royal siblings discuss their charity work in Southern Africa and their bond.

BBC’s Royal Wedding Highlights Special: Highlights fromt he Royal Wedding

William & Kate: Wedding of the Century: Highlights of the Royal Wedding from WE TV.

Charles & Diana: Wedding of the Century: Remembering the royal wedding of Charles and Diana

Kate: The New Diana: Exploring the similarities between Kate Middleton and the late Princess Diana.

William + Kate Forever: A celebration of hte royal couple.

Meet the Middletons: Building a picture of Kate Middleton, today’s princess.

Kathy Griffin’s Insightful & Hilarious Take on the Royal Wedding: Kathy Griffin covers the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
  (A view towards the Great West Door at Westminster Abbey, where Kate Middleton and Prince William will be wed. Photo by Dan Kitwood - WPA Pool/Getty Images.)

Saturday, April 30

Prince William: After the death of Princess Diana, young William attends college, bonds with his father and brother, and grows to manhood.

Fashion Police Royal Wedding Special: An examination of Kate’s wedding gown of choice and the international popularity this wedding has created.

William & Kate: Road to the Altar: Host Ryan Seacrest recaps the events of the monumental wedding and traces the nine-year romance that finally led to Westminster Abby.

Royal Wedding Highlights: Memorable moments from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Prince William & Prince Harry: Into the Future: Explore the world of the young royals and their circle of friends, who gain as much profile in the press as today’s pop idols, fashion icons and film stars.

BBC’s Royal Wedding Highlights Special: Highlights of hte reoyal wedding.

William & Kate: Wedding of the Century: Commentary on the Royal Wedding

Kate: The New Diana: Exploring the similarities between Kate Middleton and the late Princess Diana.

William + Kate Forever: A celebration of hte royal couple.

Diana: Queen of Hearts: The story of the people’s princess, Lady Di, as told by family and friends.

Meet the Middletons: Building a picture of Kate Middleton, today’s princess.

Kathy Griffin’s Insightful & Hilarious Take on the Royal Wedding: Kathy Griffin covers the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
  (Prince William and Kate Middleton in Anglesey on February 24, 2011. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images.)

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