I can reveal that BBC Knowledge (DStv 251) is now on the bandwagon too and will celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on 29 April by changing the whole day's programming line-up and filling the schedule on this day with varied documentaries about royalty and the British monarchy.
The BBC Knowledge special programming already starts on Thursday, 28 April.
11:10 Charles At 60: The Passionate Prince
Marking Prince Charles' 60th birthday in November 2008, this documentary gives exclusive access to the Prince's life, his work and his passions.
12:40 Infamous Assassinations: The Attempt On Princess Anne
In 1974, a gunman opened fire on Princess Anne's vehicle, injuring several passers-by, her chauffeur, and a policeman.
16:05 The Queen: 1986 - The World's Most Powerful Woman
The deteriorating relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher that went into meltdown after rows over sanctions and the Commonwealth.
17:00 Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work: The Queen and Us.
22:30 Programme celebrating the Royal Wedding (as yet untitled special)
On Friday, 29 April BBC Knowledge is blazing with incredible documentary content about the British monarchy. If you love this, start clearing space on that DStv PVR right now already!
08:20 The Queen - 1992: Family Under Fire
The world focused on Charles and Diana's divorce while Queen Elizabeth II had to contend with the fire at Windsor Castle.
09:15 Monarchy: The Royal Family At Work: Inside The Firm
Queen Elizabeth II's four children talk frankly for the very first time about their working roles, and the life-long jobs they were born into.
12:05 Special programme celebrating the Royal Wedding (untitled special)
20:30 Monarchy: The Royal Family At Work: The Household
Meet the Royal Household, a dedicated and diligent staff of over 300 people who provide support to the Queen and her family.
21:30 The Queen: 2005: Charles & Camilla – Future Royals
In 2005, the Queen had a tough decision to make. Should she accept Charles and Camilla's engagement, knowing one day Camilla would be Queen?
22:30 The Queen's Coronation
Revealing the secret tension between the Queen Mother and Prince Philip in the days before Princess Elizabeth's coronation in 1953.
