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Terms and conditions apply. * Savings buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Savings Account. * No ATM fees from Ally Bank at Allpoint and Moneypass ATMs plus we reimburse for fees charged by other ATM owners nationwide up to $10 per statement cycle. * Early direct deposit offers eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner. * Spending buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Spending Account. by [Lena Grossman](https://time.com/author/lena-grossman/) ## Lena Grossman Updated: Dec 12, 2023 8:25 PM UTCPublished: May 2, 2018 3:37 PM UTC  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend an official photocall to announce their engagement at The Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace on November 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend an official photocall to announce their engagement at The Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace on November 27, 2017 in London, England.Karwai Tang—WireImage/Getty Images by [Lena Grossman](https://time.com/author/lena-grossman/) ## Lena Grossman Updated: Dec 12, 2023 8:25 PM UTCPublished: May 2, 2018 3:37 PM UTC [Meghan Markle’s previous roles](http://time.com/money/5242947/meghan-markle-jobs/) on the small screen include Rachel Zane on _Suits,_ TV movies like _Dater’s Handbook_ and _When Sparks Fly_ and even a fun [Tostitos commercial](http://time.com/5226105/meghan-markle-tostitos-commercial/). Now, the roles have reversed. Instead of Markle _starring_ in a show, she’s the subject. And a glut of television movies and specials are slated to premiere leading up to the royal wedding [wedding to Prince Harry](http://time.com/5039393/royal-wedding-2018-details/) on May 19. The majority of the TV specials about Markle and her rise to royalty are nonfiction and more documentary-focused, but you can expect some reenactments in TV movies as well. The countdown commenced with [Gayle King’s April 20 special](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/meghan-markle-american-princess-rise-from-child-activist-to-future-wife-of-prince-harry-cbs-news-special/) on CBS “[Meghan Markle: American Princess](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM35VmW1wRI).” Before heading down the aisle to meet Harry at the altar, Markle had another “televised wedding” as Rachel Zane on the [season 7 finale of _Suits_](http://ew.com/tv/suits-wedding-exclusive-first-look/). While we may not yet know who is styling Markle’s [wedding dress](http://time.com/5246940/british-royal-wedding-dresses/), we do know there will be no shortage of royal wedding TV episodes. Here’s a look at some specials to expect before and right after the wedding at [St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle](http://time.com/5176654/st-georges-chapel-windsor-castle-venue/). ## Fox’s _Meghan Markle: An American Princess_ **Airing:** May 11 at 8 p.m. EST. Fox’s two-hour special airs a little over a week before the royal wedding. [According to Fox](https://www.fox.com/article/all-new-two-hour-special-meghan-markle-an-american-princess-5ab3fbb2668e1d002bec15e0/), viewers will get an “inside look into the lives of this global power couple straight from experts, socialites and friends intimately connected with the House of Windsor.” Featured guests on the show include Markle’s half-sister, Samantha, as well as former classmates and co-stars. **_Read more:_** [_Meet Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s Fiancee And Britain’s Newest Royal-To-Be_](http://time.com/5037786/meghan-markle-prince-harry-engagement/) ## Lifetime’s _Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance_ **Airing:** May 13 at 8 p.m. EST. This fictional take on the royal courtship stars Murray Fraser as Prince Harry and Parisa Fitz-Henley as Meghan Markle. According to Lifetime, [the movie](https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/harry-and-meghan-a-royal-romance/about) focuses on Harry and Meghan’s courtship, starting with the day they meet up through “the intense global media attention surrounding their relationship and Meghan’s life as a divorced American actress.” Actors playing Prince William and Kate Middleton get screen time in here, too. Expect dialogue in the TV movie to include lines like “I don’t need my life to be this perfect royal picture. I just need you.” Watch the trailer above. ## Smithsonian Channel’s _Million Dollar American Princesses: Meghan Markle_ **Airing**: May 13 at 9 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. EST; May 14 at 2 a.m. EST [This episode](https://www.smithsonianchannel.com/shows/million-dollar-american-princesses-meghan-markle/0/3459289) of [_Million Dollar American Princesses_](https://www.smithsonianchannel.com/shows/million-dollar-american-princesses/1003587?season=2) will examine how Prince Harry and Markle met and how her story compares to other celebrities who married into royalty , namely [Grace Kelly](http://time.com/3684060/life-with-grace-kelly-and-prince-rainier-photos-from-the-wedding-of-the-century/) and [Rita Hayworth](http://time.com/3881042/rita-hayworth-photos-of-a-movie-legend-and-all-american-pinup-girl/). As Smithsonian explains, this is a “modern royal fairytale that is as much about love as it is about the monarchy’s new attitudes on class, race, acceptability, and tolerance.” ## PBS’ _Royal Wedding Watch_ **Airing:** May 14-17 at 10 p.m. EST; May 18 10:30 p.m. EST Just in case a few one-hour specials weren’t cutting it, [PBS](http://www.pbs.org/about/blogs/news/join-pbs-for-royal-wedding-watch-a-special-nightly-series-on-the-marriage-of-prince-henry-of-wales-and-american-rachel-meghan-markle/) has got the royal fan base covered. The [five-part nightly series](http://www.pbs.org/royal-wedding-watch/home/) builds up to the May 19 wedding itself. The episodes will focus on the traditions and celebrations of the wedding, what it means to be a royal bride and all the royal bridal style. American anchor Meredith Vieira will team up with Britain’s Matt Baker as hosts for the special. ## NBC’s _Inside the Royal Wedding: Harry and Meghan_ **Airing:** May 16 at 10 p.m. EST. [TIME 100 honorees Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb](http://time.com/collection/most-influential-people-2018/5217598/savannah-guthrie-hoda-kotb) will [host the special](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nbc-orders-inside-royal-wedding-harry-meghan-special-1101687) that [_Today_ describes](https://www.today.com/news/today-heading-windsor-meghan-markle-prince-harry-s-royal-wedding-t126874) as a “behind-the-scenes prelude” that gives “an unprecedented glimpse into the fairy-tale romance.” Expect interviews from friends and experts in the fashion, sports and entertainment industries. ## HBO’s _The Royal Wedding Live With Cord and Tish!_ **Airing:** May 19 at 7 a.m. EST. There’s a reason why news anchors “Cord Hosenbeck” and “Tish Cattigan” look familiar. _Saturday Night Live_ veterans Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon reprise their hosting roles as Cord and Tish after “commentating” the Rose Parade on Amazon in January. This time, the two are tackling the royal wedding. [_The Royal Wedding Live With Cord and Tish!_](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/will-ferrell-molly-shannon-host-hbo-live-royal-wedding-special-character-1107377)will be produced by Funny or Die, which Ferrell created. Expect nothing less than many tears from Tish and expletives from Cord. ## The Royal Wedding **Airing:** May 19, ceremony at 7 a.m. EST., coverage begins at 4 a.m. EST. on select channels The hours before, during and after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding will be all over television sets across the world. _Today_ hosts Hoda and Savannah will begin live coverage at 4:30 a.m. EST. before the 7 a.m. wedding—noon local time. Fellow NBC hosts Megyn Kelly, Kathy Lee Gifford, Al Roker and Sheinelle Jones will also report from England. CBS’s Gayle King will be joined by _Entertainment Tonight_‘s Kevin Frazier as they begin coverage at 4 a.m.ET. [CBS’ “comprehensive coverage”](https://www.cbspressexpress.com/cbs-news/releases/view?id=49921) will begin on Friday, May 18 and continue as the network streams festivities before and after the ceremony. Those without access to a TV can still tune into royal wedding coverage as it will also be broadcast on the radio. The wedding frenzy continues into the evening on CBS as they air _Royal Romance: The Marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle_ at 8 p.m. EST. The show “will take viewers into this thoroughly modern marriage and its impact on the British monarchy.” MSNBC will report on [Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding](http://time.com/5238468/royal-wedding-guest-list/) from both New York and London. Joy Reid, host of “AM Joy,” will anchor royal wedding coverage in New York beginning at 4:00 a.m. EST. NBC News correspondents Stephanie Ruhle and Katy Tur will be at Windsor. FOX News’ [Shepard Smith](http://time.com/longform/shepard-smith-fox-news/) and _America’s Newsroom_ anchor Sandra Smith will co-anchor coverage of the wedding ceremony outside of Windsor starting at 6:00 a.m. EST. Ainsley Earhardt will host _FOX & Friends_ from England as well beginning at 5:00 a.m. EST and then join Shepard and Sandra Smith for main wedding coverage. _F_ _OX_ international correspondents join the channel starting on Thursday, May 17. Other networks airing coverage of the events include _Entertainment Tonight_ and BBC America. Check local listings for more. Here’s when to [watch it in every time zone](http://time.com/5261498/royal-wedding-time/). [According to _Variety_](http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/invitation-to-a-royal-wedding-meghan-markle-prince-harry-itv-1202733563/), British channel ITV will send an “invitation to the Royal Wedding,” which explains what goes into planning a royal wedding as well as behind-the-scenes interviews. In the United Kingdom, the [wedding is expected to air](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/watch-prince-harry-meghan-markles-royal-wedding-tv/) on BBC, ITV and Sky News. ## _People_ and ABC’s _The Story of the Royals_ **Airing:** August 2018 For your withdrawal needs, [_People_ and ABC are working together](http://people.com/royals/attention-royals-fanatics-we-have-your-summer-must-see/) on a two-night special event that revolves around the [British line of succession](http://time.com/4926433/new-royal-baby-historic-precedent/) as well as all the excitement from Kensington Palace, including the birth of [Prince William and Kate’s third baby](http://time.com/5156818/kate-middleton-royal-baby-due-date/), Prince [Louis Arthur Charles,](http://time.com/5192470/royal-baby-name-louis-arthur-charles/) and the wedding. According to _People_, _The Story of the Royals_ “will examine Americans’ ongoing fascination with all things royal” and feature “exclusive interviews with palace insiders.” And if wedding fever becomes too much, you can always [tune into the FA Cup](http://time.com/5066188/royal-wedding-date/) on May 19. > [](https://twitter.com/GaryLineker/status/941666863406370816) Best Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Royal Wedding TV Specials ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/5248293/meghan-markle-prince-harry-royal-wedding-tv-specials/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/5248293/meghan-markle-prince-harry-royal-wedding-tv-specials/"},"headline":"Here's Every Meghan Markle TV Special You Can Watch Before the Royal Wedding","datePublished":"2018-05-02T15:37:42.000Z","dateModified":"2023-12-12T20:25:34.000Z","description":"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are getting married on May 19. 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