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Where are you watching the Royal Wedding on May 19?

Harry and Meghan

Prince Harry will wed Meghan Markle on May 19

The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is taking place on Saturday, May 19 and — as it’s obviously a very special occasion — we’re covering some options of how to view it. Because of the UK time difference it’s an early start.

The Duke Pubs reached out to let Brits in Toronto know that they are throwing a viewing party at the Duke of Cornwall with co-organizers the BCCTC, Loyal Societies and Typically Brit. Doors are opening at 6:30 a.m. and everyone is welcome to come and watch the wedding with them.

And bonus points: Brits in Toronto readers can print and show this coupon for a COMPLIMENTARY (non-alcoholic) sparkling mimosa! You’re ‘aving a larf ain’t ya?! How good is that?!

But wait — there’s more! The Duke’s early-morning grumbling chef will also be whipping up the Proper London Fully Loaded breakfast consisting of three eggs any style, banger, bacon, grilled tomato, potato pancakes, baked beans, multigrain toast and strawberry jam. A pure bargain at an honest $13.99.

If none of the above takes your fancy and you prefer to watch the Royal Wedding in bed with a warm over-sweet cuppa char, then our new BFF BritBox is feting the nuptials in style, with the opportunity to watch ITV’s broadcast of the wedding celebration LIVE.

The broadcast will be hosted by ITV’s own Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham, exclusively anchored from a specially constructed studio on the Long Walk in Windsor.

ITV has put together a lineup of experts joined by a range of guests including those who know Prince Harry and Meghan, as well as friends of the Royal Family and live coverage from across the Globe — From St. George’s Chapel and Windsor Castle, to Lesotho in Africa, the home of the charity co-founded by Prince Harry.

You’re ‘aving more of a larf ain’t ya?! How also good is that?!

So, no excuse Brits in Toronto for missing out on the royal event of the year.

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BritBox Launches in Canada

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We see the bloke from The Sweeney, multiple Doctor Whos, a future James Bond and some others. Stick th’ kettle on luv, top telly tonight!

Our Valentine’s Day gift to you, dear reader, is the news that BritBox has launched in Canada. *smooch*

Snip:

“BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, and ITV, the UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster, announced today the launch of BritBox in Canada. The subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) streaming service will bring Canadians the very finest and largest collection of British TV available in the market today.

“Soumya Sriraman, President, BritBox North America, said, ‘We know that Canadians have a deep affinity for British culture and the extraordinary television programs produced in the UK, so launching BritBox in Canada has always been at the top of our list. The fact that we can also, for the first time ever, premiere some of the most popular British programs and big special events such as Trooping the Colour as soon as 24 hours after their UK premiere is – hopefully – the cherry on the sundae.'”

You can read more about the launch here.