In an extraordinary accolade, BLACKPINK has been appointed as honorary Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBEs), a gesture of recognition from King Charles III himself. This momentous event occurred on November 22 and coincided with the state visit of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to the United Kingdom.
The ceremony at Buckingham Palace served to acknowledge BLACKPINK’s impactful work in raising global awareness of climate change, especially stemming from their influential role as COP26 Advocates at the 2021 United Nations climate summit held in Glasgow.
During the event, the interaction between King Charles III and BLACKPINK brought a sense of camaraderie and light-heartedness to the noble setting. His Majesty’s remarks about enjoying a BLACKPINK performance in the future added a personal note to the ceremonial exchange.
On Wednesdays, we play @BLACKPINK. 🖤💗 pic.twitter.com/9PDuAhNn9C
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 22, 2023
The King, joined by The President and First Lady of the Republic of Korea, has welcomed @BLACKPINK to Buckingham Palace, as they are awarded Honorary MBEs. 🎖️
The K-Pop band have been awarded the honours in recognition of their role as Advocates for the COP26 Summit in Glasgow. pic.twitter.com/8xeD4zWP3J— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 22, 2023
Reflecting on their impactful environmental advocacy, BLACKPINK’s engagement at the COP26 Summit in Glasgow back in November 2021 marked a pivotal moment in their journey as artists committed to significant causes. As ambassadors of the summit, they released a compelling video that urged global leaders and communities to prioritize the pressing issue of climate change and to unite in the fight against this urgent global challenge.
Witness the memorable moment of the ceremony below.
