Why did some avoid the royal wedding?

30 April 2011 Last updated at 04:39 ET Help

While many people in Britain were celebrating the royal wedding on Friday, some were doing their best to avoid the occasion.

Some took advantage of the day to shop in quieter surroundings, others focused on DIY, and others simply wanted a break from the coverage.

Keith Doyle reports.

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