No Need for Glasses: Royal Wedding Won’t Be Broadcast in 3D After All

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The stage was set, the practice models were “married,” and one of Britain’s biggest television networks was signed on. But in the end, the royal family has axed the idea of a 3D presentation of the television event of the century.

Looks like the only way to see Kate and William in three dimensions is to head to Westminster Abbey on the long-awaited (and fast-approaching) wedding day, April 29th.

Rupert Murdoch’s BSkyB was hoping to broadcast the royal wedding on their newly launched 3D channel, but alas, the royals did not share the same desires.

(More on TIME.com: See the stunning architecture of Westminster Abbey)

“I’m afraid I have to say that we have decided not to progress with 3D coverage of the service on this occasion,” said Patrick Harrison, press secretary for Prince Charles. Harrison cited the lack of space in the Abbey for the additional cameras needed to bring three glorious dimensions to viewers.

BSkyB, in an attempt to prove to the House of Windsor the viability of 3D technology, went so far as to stage a mock wedding at a church in Sussex. They followed with a presentation to the family at Windsor Palace, but now it seems their visual dreams have been vetoed.

However, not wanting to put a damper on the event, Harrison was quick to rally the networks’ support for “facilitating the optimal 2D, radio, photographic and online coverage of the day.” Looks like the adoring public will have to make do with a simple, old-fashioned High Definition broadcast.

While it won’t feel as if Kate and William were in your living room, at least you’ll still be able to follow the wedding on every medium imaginable – so dust off that old stereo.

(More on TIME.com: See photos of the queen-in-waiting, Kate Middleton.)