(England Twitter)-Royal couple partied through the night as the pomp and splendour of Friday's service gave way to dinner and dancing - and a chance for the younger royals to let their hair down.
Prince William has taken a fortnights leave from his job as an RAF Search and Rescue pilot for the holiday with his new wife Kate Middleton.
The couple's destination has been a closely guarded secret and officials have said they will not be revealing the location of the honeymoon.
Royal sources have said the pair were aiming to relax somewhere "hot and sunny.
They can choose from a wide variety of destinations, including the queen’s vast estates in Scotland, private islands in the Caribbean and African hideaways. Some reports have indicated the couple may also tour Jordan.
The new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were married Friday in an opulent ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
The new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have called for privacy as they prepare for their honeymoon, the details of which have not been made public.
It is expected the honeymoon destination will be made known soon, but for now, all that is known is that William has taken two weeks' leave from his job as a Royal Air Force search and rescue pilot.
The second-in-line to the throne has a deep love of Africa and he proposed to Catherine in Kenya last year, so that has been mooted as a possible honeymoon spot.
The couple were understood to be considering several options for their honeymoon break, but the Middle-Eastern country was their preferred foreign destination.
Jordan would have great nostalgic appeal for Kate as her family spent two years there when she was a child.
There were reports that the couple have booked a tailor made private tour of southern Jordan, including a visit to the ancient city of Petra.
The 'rose-red city half as old as time’ was carved out of a deep sandstone cleft in the desert 26 centuries ago by the Nabateans, an Aramaic people.
The most important things is they want some privacy," he said.
"We know there's an army of photographers out there looking to find out.
"But you know, if it was your own honeymoon, what would you want? You'd want peace and quiet, you wouldn't want photographs chasing you."
The royal family is believed to be prepared to take legal action to prevent any media outlet attempting to disrupt the honeymoon.
After their honeymoon, the couple will return to their rented cottage at Anglesey in north-western Wales and William will return to his job as a helicopter rescue pilot with the Royal Air Force.
Earlier, the Duchess said of the wedding: "I am glad the weather held off. We had a great day."
In an unexpected move that delighted the crowds the couple drove between Buckingham Palace and Clarence House in the Prince of Wales's blue Aston Martin with the prince at the wheel.
The sports car was decorated with red, white and blue ribbons, with balloons tied to the back and a rear number plate which read "JU5T WED", all thanks to best man Prince Harry and other family and friends.
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