Shortly after the death of the Queen of England, the Order of the British Empire became a "toy to please women".
On November 22, South Korea's first lady Kim Keon-hee visited the United Kingdom with the girl group BLACKPINK.
Members of the girl group dance energetically at the British state dinner at Buckingham PalaceKing Charles was deeply "fascinated" and immediately awarded all members of the Medal of the British Empire.
This is simply ridiculous!Could it be that the Order of the British Empire has become a "tourist souvenir"?
On November 22, a special investiture ceremony was held at Buckingham Palace. The South Korean girl group BLACKPINK was awarded the Order of the British Empire, which was presented by Charles himself.
According to reports, the award was given in recognition of their active promotion of environmental protection during their tenure as ambassadors for COP26Considered a role model in encouraging the younger generation to pay attention to environmental issues.
Blackpink, a group with a high reputation around the world, was recognized for its role during the conferenceMany young people have been encouraged to pay attention to climate change and sustainable developmentIt has attracted a lot of attention around the world, which has been highly appreciated by the United Kingdom**.
It is worth mentioning that this is not the first time that people in the world have won this honor. PreviouslyWell-known music figures such as The Beatles, Adele and Boss Huang have also received the same awards for their outstanding achievements.
Despite this, Charles's award to BLACKPINK still caused heated discussions among netizens.
FansFor idol groups, they were able to go from the singing stage to an international event and won such an honorI am very happy and supportiveThey see this move as a recognition of BLACKPINK's global influence and its contribution to public welfare.
However, others consider this practice to be exaggerated and inappropriate, and even call it an abuse of the reward system. They worry that giving too many such honorary titles to entertainment stars will make the medals lose their original meaning and value.
Of course, there are still some people who thinkIn this way, the British royal family may want to get closer to the younger generation in order to gain more support.
After all, young idols like BLACKPINK have a high level of influence among young people, and by awarding them honors, the British royal family may win the favor of more young people.
But when we carefully analyze this award ceremony, it is not difficult to find outKing Charles III of England does not seem to have had a simple intention.
At the same time that BLACKPINK was awarded the medal, the Korean couple also happened to be present.
It is argued that the British royal family has been controversial in recent yearsCharles received them with a high profile this time, and suddenly presented such an honor to the Korean girl group, in fact, he hoped to enhance the image of the royal family and gain the favor of South Korean dignitaries.
However, this act sparked the anger of the British public. They believe that the Order of the British Empire is one of the oldest Orders of Honour in the United KingdomIts importance is not only to recognize individual achievements, but also to symbolize the spirit of a nation.
The fact that an entertainment group won this award without much effort is unacceptable in the eyes of many British people.
Although Charles called it an affirmation of BlackPink's contribution to environmental protection, the reason seems high-soundingBut the UK** didn't buy it.
In the eyes of many, it was a flaw to give an award of this caliber to an orchestra that had not achieved significant results, and Blackpink's presence was even more out of place for this formal occasion.
What's more, this practice is a smear to the image of the noble medal, an insult to the traditional British etiquette and status, and ** said that this move undermines the majesty of the British royal tradition.
Interestingly, the report mentions King Charles' expression at the awards ceremony, which seems to hint at his affection for these girl group membersSome netizens even joked that Charles was like a young man obsessed with appreciating beauty rather than a noble king.
It is undeniable that as the king of England, Charles's performance is indeed not quite in line with public expectations.
There are also some arguments that although the Korean couple is trying to demonstrate South Korea's cultural soft power in this way, this practice is too kitschIt can backfire.
BLACKPINK's global influence should not be underestimated, but it is too one-sided to see it as a representative of Korean culture. MoreoverBringing such a commercial entertainment team into a diplomatic setting can give the impression of disrespecting diplomatic etiquette.
The incident sparked a wide range of discussions about British honours and awards, values, and more. Regardless, the "Order of the British Empire" proves that BLACKPINK has become one of the icons of international influence.
But despite the remarkable achievements of this group in **, fashion, etc., their artistic expression and commercial value have also been widely recognized, but for such a team with great influenceIt remains to be seen whether they can truly afford such high official praise.
Perhaps, King Charles and his team hope that through this move, they will establish a more intimate image in the minds of young people and face reality with a more inclusive and open attitude. It could also be an interdisciplinary cultural exchange practice to demonstrate the close connection and complementarity between different fields.
In addition to discussing the girl group, many people can't help but pay attention to the ...... King Charles himself
As a member of the British royal family, King Charles's life was full of twists and turns and contradictions.
Born in 1948, Charles was a royal destined to take on a heavy responsibility, but his childhood was not as rich and happy as one might think. On the contrary, he left the care and care of his parents at a very young age.
As the eldest son of the Queen and Prince, Charles was exposed early to a busy schedule of affairs and duties, which forced him to rely on others for his care. This not only made him feel abandoned at a young age, but also made him develop an independent and withdrawn personality.
In the absence of a normal family environment and emotional communication, Charles gradually became introverted and sensitive and suspicious. He can't have friends like a normal kid and can't mingle with other classmates at school, which makes him more closed off and indulge in his own world. In Prince Philip's view, this situation is an important manifestation of Charles' inability to inherit the throne.
But Charles showed extraordinary talent and passion for the arts. He is passionate about painting and has created many works full of talent.
However, this was strongly opposed by Prince PhilipHe did not allow his son to waste time on such "useless" things. This further deepened the antagonism that had accumulated in King Charles, and he had to suppress his inner passion under his father's strict orders, which undoubtedly aggravated his depression and resentment.
Charles met and fell in love with Camilla when he was in college, and the two were close. It's a pity,Camilla was not favored by the royal family and could not become the prince's concubine.
Under pressure from the royal family, Camilla chose to marry her friend Andrew, which Charles was extremely distressed and angry about.
After such a change, his personality became more melancholy and sensitive.
Later,In order to calm the controversy and pressure, Charles chose to marry Diana.
However, the two do not fit on an emotional basis. Diana longs for her husband's care and companionship, but Charles still can't forget Camilla's first love, after learning that her first love is divorcedHe chose to be with Camilla without hesitation and divorced Diana in 1996.
In 2005, King Charles officially announced his marriage to Camilla. Although the relationship between the two has always been criticized by the outside world, Camilla has always been by Charles's side.
On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth passed away, and two days later, Charles, who had been the crown prince for 73 years, was enthroned. But everybody knowsThe queen is a symbol of the times and a belief in the hearts of the British people, and Charles cannot compare with his mother at all.
And the reason why he has such a result, everyone must be able to imagine, whether it is the British people or other countries, they are dissatisfied with the relationship between Charles and Camilla.
Even though Diana has been dead for 25 years after so many years, his popularity has not diminishedEven after announcing Charles's accession to the throne, it was not Camilla who appeared on the hot search, but the late Princess Diana.
Now because of the award of medals to the women's group, Charles has once again been pushed to the forefront ......