Skunk Anansie star Skin is awarded an OBE for her services to music by King Charles

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8 Feb 2023, 16:12

Skunk Anansie singer Skin has been awarded an OBE for her services to music by King Charles III.

The former Masked Singer star, real name Deborah Dyer, beamed with happiness as the received the honour.

She was awarded the honour in the Queen's 2021 Birthday Honours.

Skin received the OBE at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, as it was presented by King Charles.

The OBE stands for Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

She said receiving an OBE was "not bad for a skinny black girl from Brixton who fell in love with rock and roll".

The OBE rewards Skin for her contribution to the arts.

Also receiving recognition was designer Stella McCartney.

She received a CBE for her services to fashion and sustainability after being recognised in the Queen's 2022 Birthday Honours.

McCartney designed the Duchess of Sussex's wedding reception dress.

She also designed Team GB's uniforms for the London 2012 Olympics.

Skin shared her joy on Instagram.

She shared a photo of her couture outfit, captioning it: "Picked up one of these from King Charles yesterday, honoured and chuffed! Thanks so much to the brilliant @robertwun for the most beautiful couture look."

Fans left comments praising the star, and unanimously said how well deserved it was.