When Harry Marries Meghan

So unlike when Prince William married Kate Middleton this wedding as you say is happening in Windsor rather than London. You would be perfectly within your rights to line the streets of Windsor but may get no more than an awkward glimpse. You'll certainly see more on TV than you would in the crowd. There are no details yet regarding the reception and no indication yet whether they will do a balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace. I love the royals but given that you've only got a weeks holiday here I wouldn't go out of my way to be distracted by it. If they appear at Buckingham palace we'll then I'd probably try and get in the crowd and then make the most of it seeing the surrounding sites.

Well, sitting in a decent pub and having a glass of something while watching the great doings on the telly along with all the regulars might be fun.

I'd join Norma in that pub. At my constrained height, about all I would see from the back of the crowd on a sidewalk might be a glimpse of a hat feather. My suspicion is that the spectacle, while no doubt lavish, will be nowhere near as pomp-and-circumstance as William's to-do. Harry, after all, while a good-hearted chap it seems and with a tabloid-ready intended, slides further away from the throne every time his sister-in-law has another child. As for "celebrities in town", London is home to 8 million or more and dignitaries at affairs of state tend toward grey government suits rather than red-carpet glam. I saw more of the hoopla for Princess Anne -- remember her? -- on my friend's telly than I ever could have around the cathedral. So find a quiet neighbourhood pub with a TV and stand with the locals for God Save the Queen. Then back to business as usual.

Agree with Norma and Southam.

Find a pub, grab a seat, engage with others, stand for God Save the Queen then watch the Wedding on the telly. In all honesty you'll get more of a sense of London by doing that.

Pubs may serve alcohol but they aren't anything like American bars. A pub experience on a day like this will give you more than a glimpse of British lifestyle. Great fun and I'll surmise a day you will cherish.

Someone that I know only through Facebook happened to be in Edinburgh on the same day that Princess Anne's daughter married the rugby player. The paparazzi shoved her out of the way, but she got great pictures of all the big name royals - including William and Kate and Harry - by aiming her camera from between the legs of one of the paparazzi.

I say go for it!

Thanks everyone for these thoughtful replies! I'm kind of inclined to go for it. Many years ago I saw the Queen and Prince Philip up close on one of her rare visits to the U.S. and other having to show up really early and stand around, it wasn't that hard to do. Sitting in a pub and taking in all the colorful local commentary sounds appealing too. I think for now I will leave that day wide open on the itinerary. Will be traveling with my 20-year old kid so she gets to weigh in. I know she's crazy about the other Harry (Potter that is), not sure about the depth of her feelings for the prince.
Cynthia

Cynthia,
I to am going to be over there that weekend, but alas already have Eurostar tickets for that Saturday. However, will probably swing by Kensington Palace on Thursday or Friday for a quick look-see. And pick-up a kitschy memento. William and Kate drove by my house when they were last in LA. I have a lovely photo of the Range Rover. :)

Laura

Hi all, I'm the OP and decided to bump this up with an update as the wedding approaches. Now that we know the couple will process through Windsor after the ceremony, and extra trains are being added from London for that day, the odds seem pretty good for at least catching a glimpse of the royals. If any other Rick Steves readers want to attempt to get together and watch, please drop me a line. There's also a FB group "Royal Family Wedding Spectators Who Will Be in Windsor For the Wedding" which is a hoot. And I will report back.
Cheers,
Cynthia