Prince William Just Met with This Spice Girl at Buckingham Palace

During her acceptance speech, the former Spice Girl dedicated her award to women who have fallen victim to domestic violence. “I never thought I would be here getting this MBE for the work I've been doing,” she said. “It’s amazing to have but it’s not just for me—it’s for all those other women.”

She continued, “Especially because of COVID, there's been such an epidemic of domestic violence, that’s been completely on the rise, and you know I’ve got an army of women behind me that need help and need to be heard. So, I’m their voice because we've all been through exactly the same story, so I don't take it as it’s my award because it's our award because we’ve survived.”

The official Instagram page dedicated to the royal family shared a BTS video from the awards ceremony. The short clip gave viewers an exclusive glimpse of the celebration, including the very moment Mel B received her award from the Duke of Cambridge.