Adele awarded MBE for ‘service to music’
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Honoured…British singer-songwriter Adele holds her medal after being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to music. Picture: AFP
Source: AFP
SINGING star Adele has been honored for her “services to music” at Buckingham Palace, being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by Prince Charles.
The 25-year-old with the soulful voice has become a worldwide star since her debut album topped the charts in 2008.
Last year she won performed the title song in the latest James Bond film, Skyfall, and later received an Academy Award for that effort.
Adele has recovered from throat problems that jeopardised her singing voice two years ago. She won a record six Grammy awards last year.
