Katherine Jenkins waves a Union Jack at the audience as she takes to the stage in an azure blue ballgown during Last Night of The Proms

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Operatic superstar Katherine Jenkins bewitched her audience at Last Night of The Proms,as she took to the stage in an azure blue ballgown and waved a Union Jack during her stunning performance. 

The gorgeous mezzo-soprano cut an elegant figure as she wore a sleeveless, floor length ballgown designed by British bridal designer Suzanne Neville, that nipped in at her her impossible waist.

The structured top half of her dress, with a florentine neckline, gave way to a full skirt in a shimmering blue fabric. 

The garment had an added luxurious feature of a chiffon cape that gracefully hung down from her shoulders.

The 43-year-old Welsh singer completed her glamorous look her wavy blonde tresses parted in the middle, and scooped back. 

Stunning: Katherine Jenkins cut an elegant figure as wore a sleeveless, floor length ballgown that nipped in at her her impossible waist

High glamour: The structured top half of her dress, with a florentine neckline, gave way to a full skirt in a shimmering blue fabric

High glamour: The structured top half of her dress, with a florentine neckline, gave way to a full skirt in a shimmering blue fabric

The Classic Brit Award winner even held a diamante encrusted mic as she belted her powerful and soul-piercing vocals during her live performance at Lytham Proms. 

The star posted photos with actors Danny Mac and Ben Forster at Lytham Hall, captioning the post: ‘Loved the Lytham Proms tonight!

‘Thank you to all who came & made it such a special night.

‘So many incredible musicians’. 

The picnic proms-style event, which took place last night, raised money towards the Grade I-listed venue’s restoration.

The star-studded line-up included west End stars Danny Mac and John Owen-Jones.

On the announcement of Jenkins’ headlining performance, the hall’s general manager, Peter Anthony, told BBC Radio Lancashire: ‘We’re absolutely over the moon, she’s a national treasure.’

‘She’s sung in front of popes, presidents and royalty, so of course it’s a massive deal for us here at Lytham Hall.’

Say cheese: The star posted photos with actors Danny Mac (left) and Ben Forster at Lytham Hall

Say cheese: The star posted photos with actors Danny Mac (left) and Ben Forster at Lytham Hall

Side by side: Jenkins posted a photo of herself in the stunning blue gown and posed for a snap with actor Ben Forster

Side by side: Jenkins posted a photo of herself in the stunning blue gown and posed for a snap with actor Ben Forster

Popular: The picnic proms-style event, which took place last night, raised towards the Grade I-listed venue's restoration

Popular: The picnic proms-style event, which took place last night, raised towards the Grade I-listed venue’s restoration

Jenkins, who last headlined the original Lytham Proms on Lytham Green in 2011 told the BBC: ‘There’s something very special about a proms concert. 

‘They are always such wonderful events and I am looking forward to returning to Lytham in a whole new setting.’

Previous performers at the event have included Russell Watson, Alfie Boe and Tom Jones.

Jenkins has consistently served effortlessly glamorous looks, such as her arrival to the thirteenth day of Wimbledon with her husband Andrew Levitas last month. 

The Welsh singer, 43, put on an elegant display in a soft pink striped skirt from Suzannah London as she made her way to the much-anticipated sporting event.

She teamed her stylish ensemble with a fitted white top and wrapped an elegant white blazer from Ghost over her shoulders.

Centre stage: Hosted by Jenkins, Songs of Praise: A Coronation Celebration explored how the King's faith and spirituality will shape his reign

Centre stage: Hosted by Jenkins, Songs of Praise: A Coronation Celebration explored how the King’s faith and spirituality will shape his reign

Stunning: Jenkins has consistently served effortlessly glamorous looks, such as her arrival to the to the thirteenth day of Wimbledon with her husband Andrew Levitas last month

Stunning: Jenkins has consistently served effortlessly glamorous looks, such as her arrival to the to the thirteenth day of Wimbledon with her husband Andrew Levitas last month 

The blonde beauty accessorised her look with a pair of chunky white heels and a charming cream bag with zip detailing.

Katherine styled her golden locks into a soft ponytail and sported a pair of dark sunglasses to shield herself from the sun.

To mark the King’s Coronation earlier this year, Katherine Jenkins was given the privilege of hosting Songs of Praise: A Coronation Celebration on BBC1. 

In the programme, Ms Jenkins’ visited the magnificent Hampton Court Palace as she explored how the King’s faith and spirituality will shape his reign. 

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