3-D Royal Wedding? William and Kate's Nuptials Could Be Eye-Popping

Nov. 26, 2010— -- Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal nuptials already seem poised to live up to the promised moniker "wedding of the century," with 3-D viewing purported to be part of the experience.

Two weeks after the announcement of the engagement between the second-in-line to the throne and his longtime love, royal wedding enthusiasm has reached fever pitch.

In addition to coins and commemorative tea sets -- which were reportedly in the works before William even proposed -- fans of the couple can purchase "William and Kate: A Royal Love Story," the first book to hit shelves a mere 10 days after the announcement.

The book, written by The Sun's royal reporter James Clench, traces the couple's eight-year romance, The Associated Press reported, and is due on U.S. shelves Dec. 17.

The book claims, according to the AP, that William has nicknamed Kate "Babykins," while she calls England's future king "Big Willie."

But the most spectacular mesh of marketing and romance could be the possibility of viewing the April 29 ceremony at Westminster Abbey in 3-D.

According to a report today in the U.K.'s Daily Mail, some broadcasters are considering plans to make their coverage available in 3-D, either in venues such as theaters and bars or at home, for viewers who have 3-D television.

Sky, the BBC and Virgin are said to be in joint discussions, The Daily Mail, reported, quoting Jana Bennett, the director of BBC Vision as confirming early meetings had taken place with other broadcasters.

"That is obviously of some interest," Bennett told The Daily Mail, "but our responsibility is to bring things everybody can see on-air and 3-D has a very limited footprint."

It would be a far cry from the televised wedding ceremony between William's parents, Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, which was watched by tens of millions across the globe.

But some rumors have already been quickly quashed. People magazine quoted palace sources as vehemently denying a report in The Sun that the royal couple would allow tickets to be given to members of the viewing public in lottery-style fashion.

Though the final guest list has not yet been announced, one person already said to be in it is Diana's brother Charles Spencer, whose comments bashing the palace at Diana's funeral sparked controversy and, from some, condemnation.

Lavish Royal Wedding Said to Be Cost Conscious

Though the wedding will no doubt be a lavish affair, the palace has already promised that it will not come at taxpayers expense. Keeping in mind the tough economy, the royals and Middleton's parents are said to be picking up what is expected to be a multi-million dollar tab.

The couple announced their engagement Nov. 16, several weeks after William proposed during the couple's trip to Africa.

Her engagement ring -- the sapphire and diamond ring that Charles gave to Diana nearly 30 years ago -- was William's way of keeping his mother's memory alive.

Though his own parents marriage crumbled in a sea of accusations, tabloid headlines and allegations of adultery, hopes are high for William and Kate.

The couple waited eight years before to tie the knot, a courtship that earned Middleton the British tabloid nickname "Waity Katie."

And though Diana was portrayed as a shy, demure bride-to-be, Middleton appears poised and confident, and is already known for her keen fashion sense and ability to gracefully fall in line with royal protocol.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.