Natalie Anderson surprises husband with vow renewal in the Maldives - EXCLUSIVE

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Natalie Anderson has renewed her wedding vows in a surprise ceremony at Velassaru in the Maldives – so secret that not even her husband James Shepherd knew what was about to happen.MORE: Natalie Anderson lands dream role alongside Liam Neeson as she makes film debutSharing the happy news exclusively in HELLO!

magazine, 40-year-old Natalie says, "How James didn't know is beyond me," as she reveals she hatched a plan with their nine-year-old son Freddie that played out in the finest tradition of a romantic film, with him delivering a special letter to get his father to the beach ceremony on time.WATCH: 10 of the most spectacular HELLO!

exclusive weddings"It was so magical and so intimate with it just being the three of us. It was absolutely perfect and all I dreamt it would be," says Natalie of the ceremony that took place on 28 May, just days before their wedding anniversary on 6 June.READ: Natalie Anderson reveals how former Emmerdale co-star helped her with new roleMORE: Natalie Anderson on expanding her familyQuite by chance, the joyful mix of red, white and blue in both the traditional costume and island location was a glorious reminder of the celebrations going on back home for the Platinum Jubilee."Red petals, white sand, blue sky – it was incredible," says health and fitness project manager and coach James, 50.