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TLC goes dotty for the Royals, wedding programming kicks off April 25.

By April MacIntyre Apr 21, 2011, 16:10 GMT

04/11/2011 - Prince William and Kate Middleton - Prince William and Kate Middleton Visit Witton Country Park in Darwen on April 11, 2011 - Witton Country Park - Darwen, UK © Landmark / PR Photos

TLC goes dotty for the Royals and the impending wedding, beginning April 25.

The time has finally arrived as TLC cordially invites you to celebrate the Royal Wedding with a week-long programming event leading into live coverage of the event that has everyone talking.

TLC sent us the information for the nightly premieres:

SAY YES TO THE DRESS BIG BLISS SEASON 2- Friday April 29th

ROYAL WEDDING WEEK EXTRAVAGANZA!!!

*TLC Premieres Royal Specials Every Night*

Monday, April 25th 

10:00 PM ET/PT

WILD ABOUT PRINCE HARRY
With his brother William about to tie the knot, Prince Harry, at 26, takes over the top spot on the list of the world's most eligible bachelors. "Wild About Prince Harry" asks this question: just how did a teen, so troubled after his mother’s death, manage to transform himself into a war hero, a charity campaigner, and a royal pin-up worthy of best man status?

Tuesday, April 26th

10:00 PM ET/PT

WHAT THE SELL?!  - ROYAL EPISODES
The ladies of WHAT THE SELL?!  have a jolly ole time in two episodes featuring items of from the United Kingdom, including Princess Diana memorabilia and an unexpected bit of royal lingerie dating back to Queen Victoria.

Wednesday, April 27th

9:30 PM ET/PT

EXTREME COUPONING (SEASON 1) #5- DESIRAE & STEPHANIE
Money-savvy Desirae is so thrifty, she doesn’t even pay for newspapers: she gets all of her coupons from public recycling bins. When she hits the limit of how many items the register will scan, her 60 hours of planning might not pay off. Stephanie gets 30 newspapers delivered every Sunday. And when that’s not enough coupons, she gets papers from foreclosed homes and prints them on her five home computers. On this trip she teaches her son to coupon before he goes off to college.

10:00 PM ET/PT

EXTREME ROYAL COLLECTIONS
Meet the most avid royal collectors in the world! In the UK, squeeze into Margaret’s home where, after 30 years of non-stop collecting, she lives proudly surrounded by 10,000 plates, cups, spoons, and figurines in an amazing world of regal clutter.  In Australia, rub shoulders with rival collectors Janet and Philip, whose house is just as jam-packed.  They regularly throw open their doors to tour bus parties for tea and a tour of their royal bounty.  And in the US, get a glimpse of the glamorous world of Pat, a high-end collector whose haul of royal collectables includes some of Princess Diana’s dazzling gowns.

Thursday, April 28th

8:00 PM ET/PT

THE MAKING OF A ROYAL WEDDING
What does it take to pull off a once in a lifetime event? Join us as we see some of the amazing choreography of logistics and details that go into preparing for the wedding of the century.  From security to dresses, from maintenance to meals, we'll catch up with the tailors, butlers, chefs, artisans, vendors and even wedding guests as they all get ready for the Big Day.

9:00 PM ET/PT

COUNTDOWN TO THE ROYAL WEDDING
Royal experts and TLC talent including Clinton Kelly and Randy Fenoli host a two-hour round table from NY, the UK and beyond bringing viewers up to speed on everything they need to know for the big day.

Friday, April 29th

ROYAL WEDDING!

5:00 AM ET/PT

WILLIAM & KATE: THE ROYAL WEDDING PRESENTED BY TLC

Your favorite fashion and wedding experts, Clinton Kelly and Randy Fenoli, are joined by Amanda Byram and a panel of experts and insiders to bring you LIVE coverage of the Royal Wedding.

TIMES SQUARE EVENT

Starting early morning on Friday, April 29, TLC is culminating the network's week-long event of Royal Wedding programming (89 hours of coverage) with a live production event and viewing party from Times Square. TLC will takeover the Father Duffy Square area of Times Square and broadcast a pre-show and coverage of the wedding on two of the most dynamic digital billboards in Times Square.

Starting first thing in the morning, guests will join TLC talent (Randy Fenoli in NY and Clinton Kelly & Monte Durham in London) to celebrate the big day as they watch the wedding live on jumbotrons and take part in various on-site activities including a SAY YES TO THE DRESS fashion show featuring past favorites from the series, and the on-site weddings of three lucky couples.  TLC has secured Grammy-winning, multi-platinum singer songwriter Colbie Caillat to be part of the event with a live performance. Entertainment Reporter Amanda Byram will also report alongside Clinton Kelly and Monte Durham in London.

9 AM-1 PM ET/PT

THE REBROADCAST OF THE WEDDING
Your favorite fashion and wedding experts, Clinton Kelly and Randy Fenoli, are joined by Amanda Byram and a panel of experts and insiders to bring you coverage of the Royal Wedding.

8:00 PM ET/PT

WILLIAM & KATE: THE ROYAL WEDDING PRESENTED BY TLC

Clinton Kelly, Amanda Byram, and Randy Fenoli bring you all the best moments from TLC's Royal Wedding coverage.

10:00 PM ET/PT

SAY YES TO THE DRESS: BIG BLISS (Season 2)- QUEEN FOR A DAY

"Queen" Esther Brandon, the winner of Miss Plus America 2010 pageant, visits the salon. Crystal is looking for a dress where Audrey Hepburn meets Joan Jett. Michelle has her first fitting and despite intending to diet, she hasn't lost the weight.

10:30 PM ET/PT

SAY YES TO THE DRESS: BIG BLISS (Season 2)- YOU CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT

Sherri, is a former cheerleader shopping with a boisterous entourage. Kathleen is a confident bride with a big personality who wants an over the top dress with feathers. Jill hasn't seen her gown in five months and is thrilled when the gown zips.

Saturday, April 30th

8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT

THE ROYAL WEDDING: THE ENCORE & MORE

Clinton Kelly and Amanda Byram bring you Royal Wedding highlights from London, along with new footage including interviews with guests who attended the wedding.

Sunday, May 1st 

9:00 PM ET/PT