This weekend is shaping up to be a right Royal Scorcher.
Not only do we have the Royal Wedding, but there is also the FA Cup Final, the Devon County show and the Exeter Chiefs are in the Semi Final.
Don’t think I’ve seen such an alignment of events,.
For those of you who do want to wave the red white and blue this weekend, we’ve put together a list of some of the top royal events taking place this weekend.
Paignton Royal Wedding Street Party
Nothing says a royal wedding quite like a street party.
On Torbay Road this weekend you can get involved in just that, a street party.
Featuring the live screening of the wedding from 12pm, children’s fancy dress competition at 4:30pm and Ollie Day (youngest town cryer from Dawn French, Little Big Shots).
There will also be a slice Paignton’s very own Meghan and Harry wedding cake available to purchase.
All monies raised from the sales of the cakes will be going to Rowcroft Hospice and Paignton Lions.
Throughout the day you will also be able buy BMAD Merchandise, see 2 vintage buses, the owl and hawk sanctuary will also be on display and Mr Phil will also be back doing stilt walking.
Special Guest Dan Brazier will also be performing close up magic at various points along the road from 12.00pm
Further details can be found here.
A Right Royal Tea Party, Union Square Torquay
Still doing the shopping this weekend?
Excellent, Union Square, Torquay are hosting their very own Royal Tea Party featuring the Royal Wedding being shown on their big screen.
Design your own Royal Cup Cake, get your very own  FREE Union Jack Flag and Summer Essentials guide.
So put the shopping down and take a pew.
More details available right here.
Grand Hotel – Royal Afternoon Tea
Take a stroll along Torquay’s sea front and visit the Grand Hotel for their Royal Afternoon Tea.
A selection of freshly prepared finger sandwiches, a pot of coffee, scones and strawberry preserve, local sourced clotted cream and, if theres still room, a selection of their finest homemade cakes.
The wedding will be screened live in the Cavendish Suite from 11:30am – 4pm.
You’re welcome to join the Grand Hotel in raising a glass of prosecco and toasting the happy couple.
Royal Afternoon Tea costs £25 per person.
Feeling flush?  Then give the Moet & Chandon Afternoon Tea a bash for £125 for 6 people.
To find out more, visit the official Grand Hotel, Torquay website.
Royal Wedding Party, Yates Torquay
With the deed done, get yourselves to Yates in Torquay to party the night away.
2 for 1 on Cocktails, they highly recommend the Ginger Mojito or Markle Martini.
Dj will be playing out some of the freshest and favourite tunes in the bay throughout the day, all weekend long.
Games, giveaways and good times are of course promised as standard.
Lastly, if you fancy the more VIP treatment, and why wouldn’t you, pre-book a table or a VIP party package.
