A hug for mummy: Myleene Klass puts on a brave face as she embraces daughters following split from husband
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Singer Myleene Klass may have been left heartbroken after her husband walked out on her, but it was business as usual today as she continued with her work commitments for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Looking stunning in a white dress the 34-year-old forced on a smile as she presented Day 2 of the Jubilee concert in Hyde Park, showing off her slimmer than ever frame.
Former bodyguard Graham Quinn, 38, who has two children with the star, broke the news it was over to his wife on her 34th birthday on April 6, telling her he no longer wanted to be married.
Mummy love: Myleene's daughters run to hug their mother offstage at day 2 of the Hyde Park festival
Determined: Myleene was ever the professional in her white dress, but the stress showed on her face
Friends said it was a massive shock to the former Hear'Say singer, who told them: 'It's as if he woke one morning and realised he didn't want to be married anymore.'
Today as the star was forced to fulfil her work commitments, the stress was clearly etched on her face and figure.
Brave face: Myleene worked the crowds at the festivities
White hot: The presenter was full of confidence as she introduced the Strictly Come Dancing performers to the stage
The couple – who have been together for 11 years – only married in October following a five-year engagement.
‘They only got married a few months ago and she thought everything between them was great.
‘It came as a massive shock to Myleene and she’s heartbroken.’
Putting on a brave face: Myleene joked around with Daffy Duck on stage at London's Hyde Park despite the revelation that husband Graham walked out on her two months ago
Throwing herself into work: Myleene keeps things light as she and Mickey Mouse address the crowds in London
Disney spectacular: Myleene and co-host Jon are surrounded by Disney characters as they take to the stage at the Jubilee Family Festival
Today Myleene showed her devotion to her children four-year-old Ava and 14-month old Hero, by bringing them to work.
Friends are puzzled by the situation and say Quinn has barely been in touch since he cruelly walked out on Myleene’s birthday, leaving her to look after four-year-old Ava and 14-month old Hero.
Lost: Although Myleene fulfilled her work commitments, at some points she seemed distant in her presenting
Ever the professional: Myleene was all smiles, despite it being announced today that her husband had left her on her birthday
All smiles: Myleene failed to let the headlines get to her as she welcomed the crowd to Day 2 of the Hyde Park Festival
The pair met when Irish Quinn was a bodyguard for her Hear'Say, their wedding was kept secret with the pair only announcing through Twitter they had wed.
A spokesman for Myleene told the MailOnline: 'This is a private matter, and as such we ask that everyone respects Myleene's privacy at this time'.
Happier times: Myleene Klass and Graham Quinn looked so in love on their wedding day in October but he shocked the TV presenter by walking out just six months later on her birthday
Despite her heartbreak, Klass is putting on a brave face and was seen yesterday on a family day out with her girls as she presented the Sainsburys Jubilee Family Festival.
But the singer, who was seen at The Saturdays Rochelle Wiseman's hen do last week has lost a dramatic amount of weight in recent weeks.
Ava and Hero were dressed in matching beige jackets and pink trousers with Ava sporting patriotic ribbons in her hair while both girls showcased their star credentials with access all areas passes around their necks.
Showing where her daughters got their impeccable style from, Myleene - who presented the day with Jon Culshaw - started off the day in a casual printed blue dress, flat shoes and a brown coat before changing into a stunning red dress with matching red lipstick later on.
The brunette beauty left her hair flowing loose for the day.
The festival, presented by supermarket giant Sainsbury's featured performances from West End musicals Billy Elliot the Musical, The Lion King and international hit War Horse along with Strictly Come Dancing stars including Chelsee Healey, Robbie Savage and former champions Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev.
Busy working mum: Myleene looks after her daughters backstage before making a quick change to perform her hosting duties with Jon Culshaw yesterday
Myleene’s daughters would no doubt have enjoyed children's favourites Fireman Sam, Angelina Ballerina and Thomas The Tank Engine who also performed.
Motorcycle stunts, parachutists, marching bands and British food and drink stalls were all part of the ticketed event, while a village green featuring traditional games such as tug-of-war was also on site.
Ever the professional: Myleene is ready for her presenting duties in a gorgeous red dress and clutching her microphone and notes
The fun's over, it's time to get to work. Myleene is all business after she changes into a red dress to take to the stage at the Jubilee Family Festival in Hyde Park
Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev show off some of the moves that led to them being crowned Strictly Come Dancing champions as they perform on Day two of the Jubilee Family Festvial
Partners on stage and off: The chemistry between Kara and Artem is evident, showing why the pair became an item after working together on Strictly
Other entertainment ranging from New Zealand Maori haka performers to Harambee African drummers, ensured the Commonwealth countries were all represented.
Festival organiser Harvey Goldsmith said: ‘We've been working on this festival for about six months and the proof of the pudding is in the eating here.
‘Everyone is having a fantastic time and everything seems to be going smoothly. There is so much going on here, it's hard to get round it all."
Robbie Savage puts his dance partner through her paces as the pair take to the stage in Hyde Park for the second day of the Jubilee Family Festival
Flying without wings: Chelsee Healey looks terrified as she performs a tricky dance move at the festival in Hyde Park
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