On November 22 (London time), at Buckingham Palace, King Charles III awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) to all 4 members of the Kpop group Blackpink – Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé.

The British Royal Family honored Blackpink as ambassadors for COP26 – the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in the United Kingdom in 2021, and also as ambassadors for the United Kingdom. the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

King Charles III praised Blackpink’s contributions in using their reputation to convey the message of environmental sustainability, raising awareness of global citizens about responding to climate change.

King Charles III awarded the MBE Medal to 4 members of Blackpink. Photo: Yonhap News

The Order of the British Empire is a system of titles of the British Royal Family, awarded to those who have made meaningful contributions to the British community and society, or achieved outstanding achievements in the fields of politics, economics, and literature. chemistry – arts, science, sports…

The Order of the British Empire is divided into 5 ranks (from high to low: GBE, KBE/DBE, CBE, OBE, MBE). Previously, a number of British artists were awarded the MBE Medal such as the band The Beatles, singer Adele, and singer Ed Sheeran.

However, according to the Washington Post, despite receiving the same MBE Medal, Blackpink members have different interests.

Jisoo, Jennie and Lisa are only “honorary” members of the British Empire, their MBEs considered symbolic recognition, as for foreign citizens.

But Rosé, as a Commonwealth citizen with dual citizenship in New Zealand (one of 14 countries where the British King is the head of state), she receives all the honors and privileges of the title.

Rosé enjoys all the privileges of the British Royal title MBE because she is a New Zealand citizen. Photo: X

So. the singer has the right to use the name “Roseanne Park MBE” or to be known as “Member of the Order of the British Empire Roseanne Park”.

Rosé will also receive the opportunity to receive social recognition and special treatment in a diplomatic situation. She was awarded full membership of the organization.

This level of official status entails the granting of all related rights, privileges, and obligations.