Shakira Honored with Prestigious Award for her Contributions: A French Politician’s Surprising Gesture

Get ready to watch Frederic Mittendorf present Shakira with a medal during the official ceremony.

Take your time: Mittendorf patiently takes his time trying to pin it on…and then gives the medal a final touch.

And finally, a gentle kiss from the caring clergyman.Colombian songstress Shakira wowed in a glamorous strapless gold dress at the NRJ Awards, after receiving a French knighthood earlier in the day where she rocked a pleated skirt and knee-high boots.

Feeling chilly? Shakira made sure to have someone looking out for her hair and clothes, keeping them safe from the dreary French weather.

Thank you so much: Shakira expresses her gratitude to the French government and citizens for the recognition bestowed upon her.One of a kind: Shakira sits next to her fellow honoree, Patricia Kass.

Hands on: Frederic Mitterand pins the medal on Shakira's chest at the official ceremony

Take your time: Mitterand jokes around as appears to take some time to pin it on... and has a final fondle of the medal

Take your time: Mitterand jokes around as appears to take some time to pin it on... and has a final fondle of the medal

... and finally... a kiss from the attentive minister

 

Family pride: Shakira poses for a photo with her parents Nidia and William after the ceremony

 

Different styles: Colombian singer Shakira wears a strapless gold dress to the NRJ Awards (left) after accepting her French knighthood in a pleated skirt and knee-high boots earlier on Saturday

Flirty: Colombian singer Shakira shows off her toned legs in a pleated skirt and knee-high boots

Feeling chilly? Shakira had an assistant protecting her hair and outfit from the miserable French weather

 

Merci beaucoup: Shakira thanks the French government and people for her honour

 

Patient: Shakira sits next to fellow honouree Patricia Kass