Blackpink members honored with MBE by King Charles III

In a morning ceremony at Room 1844, Buckingham Palace, the four members of Blackpink—Rosé, Jennie, Jisoo, and Lisa—were officially recognized as

The grand ceremony unfolded in the presence of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee. Blackpink received a unique tribute as their renowned song echoed through the grounds, performed by the music corps of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards in front of the palace. The Royal Family's Instagram account noted, "Every Wednesday, we perform Blackpink's music," accompanying a video snippet of the Welsh Guards playing "Ddu-du Ddu-du."

During the national banquet on November 21, King Charles III praised the Korean group for "supporting this planet." Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé were also among the 170 distinguished guests at the state banquet, held as part of President Yoon Suk-yeol's two-day visit to the United Kingdom. MBE, a type of honor conferred by the monarch on behalf of the government, recognizes outstanding individuals who have contributed significantly to various aspects of public life. In recent years, Blackpink has released educational videos aimed at enlightening young people about

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the climate change awareness campaign

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environmental protection

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