Over 29 million watched royal wedding in US: monitor

AFP  |  Washington 

More than 29 million people watched on television in the as Britain's married American Markle, according to released today.

The estimated 29.2 million viewers for Saturday's ceremony exceed the number for the 2011 wedding of Harry's brother to Kate Middleton, which was watched by 22.8 million people.

and tied the knot in a ceremony at Windsor Castle, where they were greeted by around 100,000 people lining the streets.

The couple will not be taking a honeymoon immediately, as they are due to attend a charity garden party for Charles, the heir to the throne, at on Tuesday.

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First Published: Mon, May 21 2018. 05:05 IST