Just like his parents' wedding three decades ago, Will and Kate's wedding is expected to be one of the biggest television events in history.
Don't worry if you weren't personally invited to the royal nuptials. A 60% jump in searches for "royal wedding parties" suggests that Americans are preparing to either attend or hold their own royal wedding celebration next week.
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Last updated April 19 2011: 11:47 AM ET