Welsh opera singer Katherine Jenkins is engaged to her boyfriend of six months, Andrew Levitas.

The singer is said to be thrilled and surprised by the shock proposal.

Taking to Twitter last night, the mezzo-soprano, who was previously engaged to TV presenter Gethin Jones, wrote, “Thank you for all your lovely wishes of congratulations. They mean so much to us. Happy Easter!”

The celebrity was quickly flooded with congratulatory messages from her showbiz pals.

“amazing news. Very happy for you x” wrote Myleene Klass.

“Big congrats to my lovely friend @KathJenkins on her engagement. Andrew’s a great guy,” said Piers Morgan.

The pair met in October last year, and Katherine made her public debut with Andrew when she collected her OBE last month.

The couple are planning to marry next year in Wales where Katherine’s family live, followed by a small ceremony in the US.