Ellie Goulding Receives MBE from Prince William in Heartfelt Windsor Ceremony

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Royals (2 / 1) 14.05.2026 19:02 / Silia

From royal wedding to royal accolade

Goulding's connection to the couple goes back: she sang at Prince William and Kate Middleton's 2011 wedding reception, performing Elton John’s "Your Song" as the couple danced. She later performed at the Earthshot Prize event in 2022 and has social ties with William's cousins, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

Environmental work celebrated

The pop star was honoured for her environmental activism, including roles as a UN Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador and a World Wildlife Fund Ambassador. The investiture highlights the U.K.'s ceremony tradition of recognizing public contributions, with William among the royals who now preside over such events.