All you should know about BLACKPINK at Buckingham Palace and how the Korean pop sensation was honored with MBE’s
BLACKPINK comprises four members. The list of members includes Lisa, Jisoo, Jennnie, and Rose. Blacpink was honored by Prince Charles for his contribution to climate change.
The four members were honored with members of the Order of the British Empire. (MBE) The ceremony was watched by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee.
The stars were revealed in a private investiture in 1844 at Buckingham Palace. Let us take a deep dive into the award ceremony and learn all about it.
Why was BLACKPINK honoured at Buckingham Palace?
One of the most important aspects is that Rose, whose real name is Roseanne Park, received an MBE because she has dual citizenship.
She received an honorary qualification because she has dual citizenship and is also a citizen of New Zealand, where the UK monarch is the head of state.
BLACKPINK’s contribution to promoting the effects of climate change in regards to COP 26 has been awarded by the British Honours System for its contribution to the world.
King Charles III had awarded the medals to the iconic girl band. King Charles III appreciated the work done by BLACKPINK while he visited South Korean President Yoon and First Lady Kim Keon Hee and appreciated them for ‘their role in bringing the message of environmental sustainability to a global audience’.
He spoke to the K-pop girl band and said that he wished to see them perform someday. BLACKPINK has contributed to supporting the cause of environmental change by posting videos and messages on their social media handles and educating fans about climate change.
They have also been appointed as ambassadors for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Conclusion
King Charles III addressed everyone in the room and praised BLACKPINK for prioritizing global issues despite being global superstars and made a joke, stating that when he was in Seoul, he could only develop much of what was called Gangnam Style, which was in response to the song released by singer Psy in 2013.
Memories of the royal family also showed up, and Kate Middleton and Prince William were also there to greet the guests from Korea and were adhering to their royal duties. BLACKPINK’s contribution to climate change is widely appreciated, and they have built a strong foundation through their work.
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