Ed Sheeran Breaches Royal Protocol While Picking up His MBE
The hugely popular singer-songwriter received the honour from the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace.
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Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) by the Prince of Wales for a superb musical career and his charity work. He received the honour during a Buckingham Palace investiture ceremony on 8 December.
According to Daily Mirror, Sheeran raised eyebrows during the event when he breached a royal protocol. No one is allowed to touch the royals, but Sheeran touched Prince Charles’ arm while receiving the honour. Not that the prince reacted.
It’s a huge honour for the 26-year-old, who incidentally visited India only last month. While his latest album Divide secured the top position on the charts for more than 15 weeks, the newly re-worked Perfect with Beyonce is expected to become his next No.1. Sheeran won a Grammy Award last year.
According to The Independent, Sheeran has worked with a range of charities including East Anglia's Children's Hospices, an organisation he supports as an ambassador and has the Duchess of Cambridge as its royal patron.
(Inputs: The Independent, Daily Mirror)
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