The adorable moments shared between King Charles and the popular K-pop band Blackpink at Buckingham Palace have taken social media by storm.
During the Korean state visit to the United Kingdom, sources reported that King Charles awarded the members of Blackpink with honorary MBEs (Members of the Order of the British Empire) for their role as COP26 advocates for the upcoming summit in Glasgow 2021.
This prestigious recognition was presented to Roseanne Park, Jennie Kim, Jisoo Kim, and Lalisa Manoban, who each expressed their gratitude to the King with a curtsy, except for Thailisa, who respectfully used a traditional Thai bow.
In addition to their role as COP26 advocates, the members of Blackpink were also appointed as UN Special Advocates for the Sustainable Development Goals in 2021, alongside Queen Matilda of Belgium.
The award ceremony took place in the grand 1844 room at Buckingham Palace, with President Yoon Suk-yool and First Lady Kim Kyung-hee of Korea in attendance.
After the investiture, the group posed for photographs, capturing their memorable moment with King Charles.
Coincidentally, amidst the royal fanfare, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, made her own appearance seeking attention.
Meghan and Prince Harry were spotted at a ramen restaurant in Vancouver, Canada, where they posed for a photo with an Asian woman and her son.
The couple, who were exploring the western city, happily grinned alongside the duo, who happened to stumble upon them during their lunch.
The photograph, taken recently, shows an excited Meghan crouching down to join the smiling mother and young son.
Prince Harry, hands casually in his pockets, leans into the frame with a relaxed smile.
However, the body language of Meghan appears tense, with visible signs of discomfort.
Observers noticed her popping vein, tense knees, and a firm grip on the table, raising questions about her unease in being photographed next to a child.
According to a source close to the incident, Meghan approached the Asian woman and her son after realizing their ethnicity.
She requested a photo together, introducing herself as the Duchess of Sussex and the daughter-in-law of King Charles.
However, it seemed that the mother and son were unaware of Meghan and Harry’s identity.
It appeared as though the couple had simply seized the opportunity to pose with the first Asians they encountered, attempting to generate press attention.
While it is worth noting that Vancouver has a sizable Asian community, the timing of Meghan and Harry’s visit suggests an attempt to piggyback on the South Korean state visit.
This move by the couple seems to be a desperate bid for attention, especially when compared to the prestigious recognition bestowed upon Blackpink by King Charles.
The stark contrast between the two events highlights the harkles’ pursuit of cheap publicity, leaving many to view their actions as tragic and disingenuous.
In conclusion, as King Charles honored Blackpink with honorary MBEs, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sought their own moment in the spotlight by posing with an Asian woman and her son at a Vancouver restaurant.
While the royal family celebrated the achievements of Blackpink and their contributions to global causes, the harkles’ actions appeared to be a calculated attempt to compete for press attention.