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Secret royal wedding as Princess Raiyah of Jordan marries Roald Dahl's grandson

The first royal wedding post the coronavirus lockdown has finally taken place - and the photos are stunning.

Princess Raiyah bint Hussein of Jordan married Roald Dahl's grandson, Ned Donovan, in a beautiful ceremony in the UK this week.

The bride, 34, took to Twitter on Tuesday to share two snaps from their big day as she thanked her fans for their well wishes on the special occasion.

She wore a gorgeous white wedding dress that was ornately embroidered and featured long lace sleeves.

Raiyah, who is the youngest daughter of King Hussein of Jordan and Queen Noor, teamed her gown with a jewelled headband and a long flowing veil.

Princess Raiyah bint Hussein of Jordan married Roald Dahl's grandson, Ned Donovan (RaiyahHKJ/Twitter)

Donovan looked dapper in a traditional morning suit and a blue waistcoat.

In the first picture the 26-year-old, who is the son of Roald Dahl's daughter Tess, is seen signing the marriage certificate while his bride sits close by.

The second photo shows the couple smiling on the balcony after the service.

Raiyah captioned the post: "Thank you all for your kind messages on our wedding!

Ned signs the marriage register (RaiyahHKJ/Twitter)

"While it was originally planned for April in Jordan, the pandemic derailed those plans and it was safer for my husband's family to hold it in the UK.

"God willing we look forward to celebrating in Jordan once the situation allows."

The couple became engaged in October last year.

Jordan's King Hussein (R), accompanied by Queen Noor (2nd-L) (AFP via Getty Images)

Raiyah's mother, the American-born Queen Noor, was among the guests at the small, socially-distanced wedding.

Royal couples have had to cancel their weddings just like thousands of couples across the world.

Princess Eugenie and her fiancé Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi were due to be married in May but their big day has been postponed until further notice.

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