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They've been happily married since 2000. 

And Claudia Winkleman made a rare appearance with her husband Kris Thykier as they joined a slew of stars at the Royal Academy of Arts' Summer Exhibition Preview Party at London's Burlington House on Tuesday.

The Traitors presenter, 51, opted for a chic black velvet blazer and flared trousers as she arrived for the swanky event.

Sporting one of her signature looks, Claudia donned her simple black velvet blazer with flared trousers as she arrived for the event.

Her husband Kris cut a dapper figure in a navy blue trouser suit as he supported his wife at the event.

The reknowned Summer Exhibition is a glamorous evening of Champagne and canapés in the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Academy.

The purpose of the exbition, which was set up in 1768, is to raise funds to support the Royal Academy Schools, Britain's first art school.

Individual tickets cost £525 and earns you entry to the party, a programme, bubbly and nibbles and 2023 Exhibition List of Works & Price Guide.

A VIP ticket, costing £850, comes with a special listing in the preview programme, early access to view artworks and the first opportunity to buy works.

These guests are also granted access to exclusive VIP Reception in the Royal Academy’s Fine Rooms.

Claudia has had a stellar 12 months with the huge success of her BBC reality series The Traitors.

But the Strictly Come Dancing host recently revealed she was very close to turning down the hosting gig before it achieved massive success.

Fresh from winning a BAFTA for her presenting duties on the BBC reality show, Claudia made the confession while speaking during Advertising Week

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