Ned Donovan generously offered to serve as a special constable on the Mall to assist keep the festivities safe

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By Samantha Allen

Published: June 12, 2022 | 2:13 AM GMT

As Queen Noor of Jordan’s son-in-law, he might have snagged front-row seats for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Instead, Ned Donovan generously offered to serve as a special constable on the Mall to assist keep the festivities safe.

The 28-year-old, who married Princess Raiyah bint Hussein in July 2020 and is the grandson of author Roald Dahl, was seen in his Metropolitam Police uniform protecting the throng near Buckingham Palace.

His role in the four-day event’s security was only revealed until a royal enthusiast persuaded him to pose for a photo with two corgis named Chuckles and Bunting.

‘Paws and Order, popping over to say a big thank you to our amazing Met police on a busy morning at The Mall,’ the owner captioned the photo on Instagram.

Mr Donovan, a former Mail on Sunday reporter, started working as a Special Constable last year at the same time as Sir Rod Stewart’s wife Penny Lancaster.

He travels to Britain from Jordan on a regular basis to do his responsibilities in London, and this weekend he tweeted a photo of mounted cavalry with the caption: ‘Lovely to entirely by chance come into the Household Cavalry on my stroll back from lunch.’

‘Our ceremonies shine even when it’s cloudy.’

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.