Instead of Buckingham Palace stage managing the event with its usual military precision, US gossip site TMZ has controlled the narrative with scandal after scandal.
With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set to tie the knot on Saturday, royal fans (and Suits fans) around the world are getting the final prep for their very own royal parties together.
We thought we'd help by providing this bespoke piece of royal party entertainment, crafted especially for Kiwifans watching the royal wedding into the small hours of the morning.
Gather your friends, bake some scones or whatever it is you eat while watching a royal wedding, pick your preferred beverage and prepare to cheer the newlyweds, one shot at a time.
