Shakira consents to French Knighthood

(Knight of the Order of the Arts and Letters), the star looked youthful in a pleated skirt, waistcoat and knee-high boots.
But then she looked a lot more sophisticated in a gold bandeau dress as she graced the red carpet of the NRJ Awards.
Shakira joined Justin Bieber, Seal, LMFAO and Johnny Hallyday at the glitzy award show – the French equivalent of the Grammys or Brits – at the Palais Des Festivals on the French Riviera.
At the awards, she was named the recipient of the NRJ Award of Honour for her successful music career, which has spanned 22 years.
Earlier that day, the blonde chart-topper showed off her toned and tanned legs in the unusual patterned skirt and matching top as she arrived at the Majestic Hotel in Cannes for the special ceremony.
Watched by her proud parents Nidia and William, Shakira accepted her medal from French Culture Minister Frederic Mitterrand.
Lucky Mitterand got the chance to get up close and personal with the singer as he pinned her medal onto the singer’s waistcoat.
Speaking to the assembled crowd at the ceremony, she said: “I’m happy. I always felt connected with France. Thanks for all the love you send me.”
Also honoured was French singer/actress Patricia Kaas, who was made an Officier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Officer of the Order of the Arts and Letters).
It was announced earlier this month that Shakira would be given the honour for her contribution to music.
The honour came two months after Shakira released a cover of French song Je l’aime à mourir – after previously singing in her native Spanish and English.
Previous recipients of the Chevalier honour include Kylie Minogue, Tim Burton, Vanessa Paradis, Jude Law and George Clooney.-Daily Mail.