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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide has announced the sale of William and Kate – A Royal Engagement to 32 broadcasters in more than 24 territories ahead of MIPTV.

The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide production has been picked up by broadcasters all over the world including in the US (Universal), Australia (Bio Channel), Italy (CDI SRL) and Thailand (Cineplex).

The one-off special includes contributions from close friends, historians, biographers and well known journalists, to reveal the couple's very different backgrounds and upbringings, and traces the moments leading up to their engagement.

Steve Macallister, MD for Sales & Distribution at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide, said: "The impressive sales of William and Kate – A Royal Engagement highlight the international interest there is in the imminent Royal Wedding and we have a strong collection of new programmes to satisfy this demand at MIPTV."

This is just one of five Royal wedding themed programmes Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide is taking to MIPTV.

The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Britain's Royal Weddings will also be available to broadcasters who have been bitten by Royal Wedding fever. The two-part documentary goes behind the pomp and circumstance of royal weddings since 1923 offering a fun and intriguing glimpse into a rare and privileged world. The production also charts how changing social attitudes and national circumstances have influenced what the public has come to expect from Britain's royal nuptials.

Untold Stories of a Royal Bridesmaid is a one off programme from Magilla Entertainment for TLC. This latest title provides fascinating insight into Prince Charles and Lady Diana's wedding 30 years ago. TV host and world-renowned fashion designer India Hicks was bridesmaid at the twentieth century's most famous nuptials and now gives viewers a firsthand account of the momentous occasion as well as a remarkable preview of what is set to be the wedding of the 21st century.

Lion Television and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ America have joined forces on a new title called Royally Mad. The two-part programme follows five of America's most enthusiastic Royal fans as they embark on the trip of a lifetime to London to indulge in all things Royal and wedding related. Hosted by Cat Deeley, the fanatics' devotion to and knowledge of the British Royal family is tested until one is crowned the most "Royally Mad".

The final title that broadcasters can pick up is Inside the Royal Wedding. The Spun Gold production for NBC gets right to the heart of the one of the most anticipated dates of the year. The one off observational documentary follows some of the people directly involved in staging the momentous event. From VIP guests to florists and outfitters to the Royal household, this programme charts the nerves, excitement and logistical nightmares that are part of planning a wedding day that the whole world will be watching.

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide also has the international distribution rights to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One feed of the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton on 29th April 2011.

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide will be launching all of the above titles to international buyers at television export event MIPTV.

Cristina Dunn