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British singer Robbie Williams
Picking up her album award, the tearful star said: "I was really excited to win the first two awards. This award means even more to me because I worked so hard on this album for so long.
"My fans were the first people to believe in me. Thank you so much."
The 23-year-old, who dedicated the night to fashion designer Alexander McQueen who died last week, led the way in a night of success for female artists.
British singer Lily Allen was named best British female solo artist and another homegrown talent, Florence And the Machine -- the stage name for singer Florence Welch -- picked up best British album for "Lungs".
But male artists and groups did not leave the ceremony empty-handed -- US rapper Jay-Z, Oasis, and British singer Robbie Williams were among those honoured.
And Britain's Prince Harry broadcast a message to the audience, hailing the event as a celebration of "all that is totally wonderful and unique about British music."
Williams, a former member of boy band Take That, was honoured with his 16th Brit on Tuesday, and celebrated his success with a live medley of his international hits including "Let Me Entertain You" and "Angels".
Jay-Z picked up best international male solo artist and Oasis received a special award for the best Brits album of the past 30 years for their record "(What's The Story) Morning Glory?"
The show suffered a shaky start when the sound disappeared and the host, British comedian Peter Kay, appeared confused, tapping his microphone to check it was working while the message "audio is muted" came on screens.
The Brits has witnessed a host of headline-grabbing incidents over the years.
In 1996, Michael Jackson's performance of "Earth Song" was interrupted when Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker ran across the stage and waved his bottom in Jackson's direction.
And the following year, Britain's then deputy prime minister John Prescott had a bucket of iced water thrown over him by Danbert Nobacon of anarchist band Chumbawamba.
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"My fans were the first people to believe in me. Thank you so much."
The 23-year-old, who dedicated the night to fashion designer Alexander McQueen who died last week, led the way in a night of success for female artists.
British singer Lily Allen was named best British female solo artist and another homegrown talent, Florence And the Machine -- the stage name for singer Florence Welch -- picked up best British album for "Lungs".
But male artists and groups did not leave the ceremony empty-handed -- US rapper Jay-Z, Oasis, and British singer Robbie Williams were among those honoured.
And Britain's Prince Harry broadcast a message to the audience, hailing the event as a celebration of "all that is totally wonderful and unique about British music."
Williams, a former member of boy band Take That, was honoured with his 16th Brit on Tuesday, and celebrated his success with a live medley of his international hits including "Let Me Entertain You" and "Angels".
Jay-Z picked up best international male solo artist and Oasis received a special award for the best Brits album of the past 30 years for their record "(What's The Story) Morning Glory?"
The show suffered a shaky start when the sound disappeared and the host, British comedian Peter Kay, appeared confused, tapping his microphone to check it was working while the message "audio is muted" came on screens.
The Brits has witnessed a host of headline-grabbing incidents over the years.
In 1996, Michael Jackson's performance of "Earth Song" was interrupted when Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker ran across the stage and waved his bottom in Jackson's direction.
And the following year, Britain's then deputy prime minister John Prescott had a bucket of iced water thrown over him by Danbert Nobacon of anarchist band Chumbawamba.
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