Camilla Parker Bowles wows crowds at Classical Brits

It was her first public engagement since her hysterectomy operation eight weeks ago.

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Doctors had ordered her to rest but the Duchess, who turns 60 this year, looked radiant as she arrived at the ceremony.

She was wearing a baby-blue gown and matching overcoat by favourite designer Anna Valentine

Camilla, patron of the London Chamber Orchestra, presented an award and met artists at the bash at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

The Duchess of Cornwall was one of a host of stars who graced the biggest night of the year for the classical music industry.

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Opera sensation Katherine Jenkins is competing for her third Classical Brit Award in three years in the Best Album category

She has been shortlisted for her chart-topping fourth album Serenade - and if she wins, she will be the first singer to do a the hat-trick.

Superstars Paul McCartney and Sting, better known for their rock performances, have also been shortlisted for their recent albums - Ecce cor Meum by Sir Paul and Songs from the Labyrinth by Sting featuring Edin Karamazov.

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Other stars attending the bash include Myleene Klass, formerly of pop band Hear'Say, and former Phantom of the Opera star Sarah Brightman.

Violinist Ruth Palmer, 28, was all smiles as she arrived after her nomination as Young British Classical Performer.

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Cellist Natalie Clein, who was named BBC Young Musician of the Year at the age of 16, joined former finalist Alison Balsam at the event.

Also on the guest list was British soprano Natasha Marsh, whose debut album, "Amour" has topped the classical album charts.

Not to be out shone, All Angels - four teenagers all aged 16 and 17, arrived in a horse drawn white carriage.

They were hoping their mix of classical, opera and pop music would win over the judges.

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