Rihanna looked stunning as she happily accepted her National Hero award during Barbados Republican celebrations at Bridgetown.
The singer-turned-entrepreneur, 33, dressed to impress for the occasion at the Golden Square Freedom Park, wowing in a plunging white mini dress and matching blazer.
Rihanna put on a leggy display in the thigh-skimming number as she received her medal from President Dame Sandra Mason before making a speech at the National Honors ceremony.
Wowing in white: Rihanna looked sensational on Tuesday as she delightedly accepted her National Hero insignia during the Barbados Republican celebrations in Bridgetown
She stepped up her height with her Umbrella-inspired heels in white. A delicate necklace made of gold and pearls and diamond earrings added sparkle to her outfit.
The star was covered in a black mask during the coronavirus pandemic. Her raven hair was styled into stylish, chunky plaits.
After becoming the second Barbados woman to receive the honour of National Hero, Rihanna took off her mask and addressed the audience. She was the first female to do so since Sarah Ann Gill died in 1866.
strut: Rihanna put on a leggy display in the thigh-skimming number as she received her medal from President Dame Sandra Mason before making a speech at the National Honors ceremony
Ceremony style: The Umbrella hitmaker boosted her height in strappy white heels, while she added a touch of bling to her look with a delicate gold and pearl necklace and diamond stud earrings
Safety first: Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the star covered up in a black face mask, while her raven locks were styled into chic chunky plaits
As she was sitting in the audience, the pop singer, who is now the 11th recipient of the honor, looked in good spirits.
She later posed for snaps in and around the Golden Square Freedom Park, with the day also including an Independence Day Parade.
Rihanna He is one of only two Barbados National Heroes. The other was Sir Garfield (85 years old cricketer), who won the title in 1998.
She is also recognized as a National Hero of Barbados and receives The Right Excellent Robyn R. Rihanna Fenty’s full title for her life.
Thank you: Rihanna removed her mask as she took to the podium to deliver her speech after becoming only the second woman in Barbados history to be given the honor of National Hero after religious leader Sarah Ann Gill, who died in 1866
It’s her moment. Rihanna was full of pride when she took the stage for her special day
Proud: Rihanna stands proudly beside a statue of Clement Payne who was designated as one of Barbados’ National Heroes of 1998
What a moment: Rihanna is awarded the National Hero insignia by by President Dame Sandra Mason
Female power: President Obama and the singer enjoyed a special moment at the ceremony.
Prior to this honor, Break It Off’s star served as Barbadian ambassador from September 2018 until now.
In comes as Rihanna was on hand to witness the historic moment inaugural president Dame Sandra Mason was sworn in during a ceremony headed by Prince Charles on Monday in the Caribbean island’s capital, Bridgetown.
The pop star-turned-billionaire entrepreneur was among the many dignitaries, including the Prince of Wales, on hand to attend the ceremony.
The Fenty Beauty founder ensured she caught the eye going braless in an orange silk dress and strappy heels as she was congratulated by former recipient Sir Garfield Sobers.
Chit chat: Rihanna was seen in conversation with a fellow attendee at the event
Happy days: The pop star, who is the 11th person to receive the honour, appeared in great spirits as she earlier sat in the audience at the ceremony
Good mood: The We Found Love hitmaker flashed a thumbs up at the ceremony
Moment to remember: The chart-topper looked humbled as President Mason bestowed the National Hero honour
Shine bright: The President stood out in a yellow black ensemble with matching fascinator
Girl of the moment: Rihanna put on a dazzling display in her all-white outfit
The Prince of Wales represented the UK at the televised open-air ceremony and in a speech was also warmly acknowledged by the guests when he told the new republic: ‘I shall always consider myself a friend of Barbados.’
Charles’ speech was a positive message, as if written for a close acquittance, harbouring no regret at the decision taken by the Barbadian leaders, and it also acknowledge Britain’s role in the “appalling atrocity of slavery”.
He listed the ways he will “remain deeply committed to this very special country”, highlighting the on-going efforts of his Prince’s Trust International charity in supporting Barbados’s young people and his work with their government on issues like climate change.
Fun: She later posed for snaps in and around the Golden Square Freedom Park, with the day also including an Independence Day Parade
All smiles: Rihanna grinned at the camera as she larked about on her special day
Amazing: Rihanna is also only one of two living Barbados National Heroes, with the other being 85-year-old cricketer Sir Garfield, who received the title in 1998
Cute: The star later stopped to pose for a picture with some children
Momentous day: Rihanna proudly posed for snaps amid the celebrations
Charles had flown into the tropical island as the representative of its head of state, the Queen – but after the midnight ceremony in the capital Bridgetown, he is now simply a visiting dignitary after watching the new President, Dame Sandra Mason, being inaugurated.
But a planned protest against his presence in Barbados and calling for slavery reparations from the Royal Family was cancelled after the island’s government denied them a permit to prevent the spread Covid-19.
The handover of power was pointedly chosen on the anniversary of Barbados’ independence from Britain in 1966.
Historic: Rihanna attended the ceremony to see Sandra Mason, inaugural president, formally swear in by Prince Charles. the Caribbean island’s capital, Bridgetown
At Heroes Square, the President’s Inauguration Ceremony saw Rihanna honored as a National Hero by Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados (L) and Dame Sandra Mason (R), respectively.
Prince Charles was seen greeting Rihanna following her appointment as a National Hero.
Speech by Prince Charles to the dignitaries after his mother was elected head of state.