The story behind MIAuniverse's new royal honor from Prince William weaves in her family history.
would receive an MBE , an order of chivalry bestowed upon British nationals who have made major contributions to the arts, welfare organizations, and public service, the artist revealed that her award had an unusual personal history. The ribbon wasby her mother, Kala Pragasam, a refugee from Sri Lanka, who was granted asylum in England in the 1980s. It is one of thousands of similar awards that Pragasam and her cousin have sewn for the Queen since they began working for the Crown in 1986.
Earlier today, Prince William bestowed the honor upon M.I.A. at Buckingham Palace while Arulpragasam’s mother, dressed in a pink sari, looked on . She accepted the award in honor of her mother, as she explained in a heartfelt statement. “As a working-class first generation immigrant, it's great to be recognised for my contribution,” M.I.A. said. “Having freedom to speak my truth and to do it through music has helped me speak for those who do not have those privileges.
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