K-pop royalty met British monarch as Blackpink graced the hallowed halls of Buckingham Palace for a state banquet with King Charles and esteemed South Korean dignitaries.
Buckingham Palace spared no extravagance, even treating attendees to a captivating rendition of Blackpink’s hit song “DDU-DU DDU-DU” performed by the King’s orchestra.
The evening not only saw the group being lauded in King Charles’s speech but also being bestowed with the prestigious Honorary MBEs (Members of the Order of the British Empire).
Amidst the grandeur of South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol’s State Visit to the United Kingdom, Blackpink took center stage at Buckingham Palace, making a powerful fashion statement.
Lisa, the epitome of vibrancy, adorned herself in a pastel fitted dress paired with a matching tweed cape and elegant white heels. Jennie, the embodiment of sophistication, wore a longline tweed dress accompanied by a cropped jacket adorned with statement buttons and meticulous black-and-white details.
Jisoo opted for monochrome chic, donning a cap-sleeve skirt set accentuated with a butterfly belt. Meanwhile, Rosé, showcasing her edgier side, chose a semi-sheer blouse paired with a stylish Saint Laurent suit featuring sloped shoulders and a wide-legged silhouette.
The night preceding the Honorary MBE ceremony witnessed Blackpink’s presence at a State Banquet, where they dazzled alongside members of the Royal family and distinguished foreign dignitaries.
The quartet graced the event in statement evening gowns, with Lisa donning a show-stopping Georges Hobeika number, Jennie exuding angelic charm in a draped, off-the-shoulder dress, Jisoo embracing a dainty puff sleeve look from Dior, and Rosé opting for a strapless column dress.
The conferral of Honorary MBEs upon Blackpink marks a historic moment, reminiscent of the Spice Girls’ memorable interaction with the now-King back in 1997.
