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The BBC's coverage of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations from 3 to 5 June was a viewership success for BBC Worldwide, with viewership in South Africa, Singapore and America reaching records for the British broadcaster and which was as fervently watched as the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate last year.
"Global TV viewing events are a key part of our strategy and I'm delighted that our live broadcast of the Diamnd Jubilee Celebrations united so many of our viewers around the world and made them feel part of this historical event." says Jana Bennett, the president of Worldwide Networks at BBC Worldwide.
In South Africa the Diamond Jubilee Thames Pageant reached more viewers than any other programme on BBC Entertainment since January 2011. The broadcast kicked off "London Calling", an ambitious global TV event planned by BBC Worldwide focusing on the city in the run-up to London hosting the 2012 Olympic Games from July and in August.
