Ed Sheeran awarded MBE at Buckingham Palace
Ed Sheeran has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his services to music and charity.
The 26-year-old was presented with the honour from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace.
The Royal Family posted the news on their Twitter account, writing: “Today at Buckingham Palace The Prince of Wales hosted an Investiture Ceremony.
“Among today’s recipients was @edsheeran who received an #MBE for his services to music and charity.”
Today Ed Sheeran was made an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) by The Prince of Wales.
Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/cdYsMBfmc4
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) December 7, 2017
While it was a special day for the singing superstar, it was also an emotional one.
“My grandfather…he died on this day four years ago, so it’s actually quite a nice full circle thing,” Sheeran said, according to Clarence House.
“I guess he’d be pretty proud.”
Ed Sheeran was awarded his MBE for services to music and charity.
He said “… my grandfather… he died on this day four years ago, so it’s actually quite a nice full circle thing, I guess he’d be pretty proud.” pic.twitter.com/GgzfIhwwS7
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) December 7, 2017
