Liz Hurley dazzles in aqua minidress as she takes son Damian to see his godfather Elton John receive first ever BRITs Icon Award

She is usually accompanied to star-studded events by her fiance, Australian cricketer Shane Warne.But Liz Hurley enjoyed a different kind of date night on Monday when she took her son Damian to see his godfather, Sir Elton John, receive the first-ever BRITs Icon Award at the London Palladium. The 48-year-old actress looked every inch the doting mother as she proudly posed alongside the 11-year-old on the red carpet at the star-studded event. 

Proud parent: Liz Hurley enjoyed a different kind of date night on Monday when she took her son Damian to see his godfather, Sir Elton John, receive the first-ever BRITs Icon Award at the London Palladium

And Damian looked equally thrilled at the prospect of seeing his godfather honoured with the inaugural music award among the great and good of the industry. 

Liz looked every inch the screen siren as she left her London home earlier in the evening, showing off her incredible figure in an eye-catching bright aqua one-shoulder mini-dress by Versace.
Adding height to her frame with a pair of gold strappy sandals, the Gossip Girl star teamed her striking outfit with a simple gold clutch bag and silver drop earrings, while wearing her light brunette locks tousled into loose waves. 

Immaculate: The 48-year-old actress looked every inch the screen siren as she left her London home earlier in the evening, showing off her incredible figure in an eye-catching bright aqua one-shoulder mini-dress by Versace

Turning heads: The Gossip Girl star teamed her striking outfit with gold strappy sandals, a simple gold clutch bag and silver drop earrings, while wearing her light brunette locks tousled into loose waves

Although the actress looked nothing short of impeccable for her evening out, she admitted she was struggling to get Damian to brush his hair for the occasion.
Writing on her Twitter page prior to arriving at the Palladium, she said: 'V excited to see Elton be honoured at the Brit Icons tonight.'
Before later adding: 'Slithering into Versace and trying to tether my son so I can brush his hair....'

Groomed to perfection: Although the actress looked nothing short of impeccable for her evening out, she admitted she was struggling to get Damian to brush his hair for the occasion

Music legend: Liz and Damian were among the attendees who saw Sir Elton presented with the inaugural music award in a special ceremony on Monday evening

Always the entertainer: The musician treated the audience to a live performance of some of his best-loved songs, as well as new material from his forthcoming album The Diving Board

Paving the way: The star beamed from ear-to-ear as he proudly held his award after the star-studded ceremony

But it would seem his mother's efforts were a success, with the youngster looking groomed to perfection as he posed on the red carpet later in the evening. 
Aside from treasured friends Liz and Damian, a number of other big names turned out to see Sir Elton honoured with the BRITs Icon Award, a new annual honour to celebrate major figures in the world of music.
The great and good of the pop world were assembled for the occasion, with the likes of Gary Barlow, Pixie Lott, Lulu and James Blunt posing on the red carpet. 

He's got The X Factor: Gary Barlow was among the stars who turned out to see the musician bestowed with the prestigious accolade

Pop princess: Pixie Lott looked great in a stylish printed skirt and top as she posed on the red carpet

Sir Elton, whose achievements include 35 gold and 25 platinum albums, said prior to receiving the prestigious accolade: 'It's a tremendous honour and a real thrill for me to have my work acknowledged in this way.
'I'm really looking forward to participating in what promises to be a very special occasion.'
The Candle In The Wind hitmaker received his award from fellow musician Rod Stewart as part of a show presented by Dermot O' Leary.

Star-studded night out: James Blunt and his partner Sofia Wellesley were also in the crowd at the London Palladium

The star-studded evening also featured a live performance from the star of some of his best-loved songs, as well as new material from his forthcoming album The Diving Board.
During the night's entertainment, Sir Elton was also treated to video messages from Emeli Sande, Ed Sheeran, Annie Lennox, Mumford and Sons, Ringo Starr and his long-term songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, to name but a few. 
The musician will release his 30th solo album, The Diving Board, later this month. 

Here come the girls! Penny Lancaster and singer Lulu turned out to see Sir Elton collect the inaugural award

Night on the town: Actress Nanette Newman wore a pretty sequin jacket as she posed on the red carpet at the event