Celeb Photos: Rita Ora receives ambassadorial honor by the Kosovo embassy

AnneBoleyn

Rita Ora arrived at the Kosovan Embassy in London on Friday as she prepared to be honoured with an honorary ambassadorial role

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Rita, 24, will be made an honorary ambassador for Kosovo by the President Mrs Atifete Jahjaga for her contribution to raising awareness for her home country.

Rita also made a departure from her usual eye-catching image and toned down her make-up with a nude lipstick, considering the fact that former Prime Minister Tony Blair and wife Cherie were among the high profile guests on the day.

Her ambassadorial accolade will no doubt be a great honour for the blonde, who left her birth place of Pristina, Kosovo in 1991, when she was just one.
In highlighting issues in the area, Rita previously filmed the music video to her single Shine Ya Light in the country and earlier this year she contributed to the Thinking Of You art exhibition which was staged in Pristina Stadium

Accepting the honour, Rita said: 'I will wear the title of honorary ambassador with great pride and responsibility.
'I grew up in Britain, a country which has given me so much for which I'm grateful. But I will always have a special place in my heart for Kosovo, my country of birth.
'I'm lucky I'm in a position to travel the world and bring more awareness to my country of birth and let the rest of the world know what a beautiful country it is and how friendly the people are.'

The president went on to say: 'Rita embodies all what we are about as a nation. What we have been through and what we can achieve when given the chance.
'Beyond her talent and success that makes us all proud we are most thankful that she's a Kosovo girl that is proud of her roots, the best bridge between Kosovo, the country she was born in and Britain, the country she now calls home.'

She showed off her ladylike side when she picked out a little navy formal dress

Rita met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo Lirim Greicevci on the day

Recognition: Rita was proud to be receiving recognition for her role in raising awareness

Pride: The country have been pleased with the way that Rita has acknowledged her heritage

Special day: She said she would keep the honour close to her heart, as she does the country

Rita was honoured in front of father Besnik Sahatciu (from left), President Atifete Jahjaga, mother Vera Sahatciu and H.E Lirim Greicevci

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...al-honour.html

Ronaldista

Her mom looks amazing!

princedonte

I'm so proud of her she is huge

LadyDiana

I mean she was technically born in Yugoslavia

AnneBoleyn

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Originally posted by LadyDiana

I mean she was technically born in Yugoslavia

So was I but it doesn't exist anymore

prézli

Her mom, wow.

BPD

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Originally posted by princedonte

I'm so proud of her she is huge

Where!??

KillingYourCareer

Kosovo isn't even recognized as a country by half of the world tho

AnneBoleyn

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Originally posted by KillingYourCareer

Kosovo isn't even recognized as a country by half of the world tho

you are right

RomaZzzRoma

AnneBoleyn

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Originally posted by RomaZzzRoma

you better stan for hairdresser Chris

HumanitySector

Kosovo isn't even a country.

Schoolin' Life

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Originally posted by HumanitySector

Kosovo isn't even a country.

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Location:Amsterdam

OK, I assume you decided to live under the rock cause Netherlands is recognising its independence

GustavoBardusco

Proud of my girl, and Vera is looking amazing

LovingYourCareer

She ain't ****.

She still ain't ****.

Queen of Kosovo

Patient Zero

Kosovo is a country

Y'all are uneducated mess.

Reader

That area is a beautiful part of London. 'grats Rita

Swag

Queen of Pop, Fashion Provocateur, Oscar Nominated Chanteuse, Ambassador of Kosovo, Rita's reign won't let up

Reader

This is being discussed on the national news.

They have footage of Rita in tha embassy, looking beautiful in motion - pics in the OP don't do her justice.

GustavoBardusco

http://www.channel4.com/news/rita-or...ary-ambassador

"It's me, it's what my blood is. It's what you feel under my skin," she said.

"It's who I am as a woman, it's what I represent as a 24-year-old musician.

"Everything I've learnt from my parents, my morals, my upbringing, the food I cook, how I say thank you - it's all from where I'm from and I am never going to turn my back on Britain, which is where I grew up.

"And it's given me the biggest opportunities - I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for Britain. But if I can [make] acknowledgement to my nation and to Kosovo I will do that."