Katy Perry chosen to be an ambassador for the British Asian Trust
The pop star, who is neither British nor Asian, has been appointed to the charity by Prince Charles, causing some to question whether she has the right credentials
Katy Perry and Prince Charles have been slammed after she was appointed ambassador for the British Asian Trust Children’s Protection Fund. – despite not being British or Asian.
The Prince of Wales – founder of the organisation – announced the pop star’s new role at a black tie reception in London last night.
The Firework hitmaker said “India is a place I have a magnetic connection with, so I’m excited to be part of the work of helping the children of S. Asia” and she hoped to ‘help shine my light on the work that the British Asian Trust will be doing in South Asia’.
Pleased to be appointed by HRH The Prince of Wales @clarencehouse as ambassador for @britishasiantst Children’s Protection Fund. India is a place I have a magnetic connection with, so I’m excited to be part of the work of helping the children of S. Asia. https://t.co/fats6XGt5w pic.twitter.com/OS0wty3uDZ
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) February 5, 2020
But the appointment has provoked outrage online, with many criticising the choice of Perry for a role.
The British Asian Trust’s decision to appoint Katy Perry as an ambassador has been criticised.
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— BBC Asian Network (@bbcasiannetwork) February 6, 2020
HRH The Prince of Wales announces @katyperry as the latest ambassador for the #BritishAsianTrust‘s work! Looking forward to working closely with her to shine light on #AntiTrafficking and giving children safer futures. pic.twitter.com/5gpyo5lShy
— British Asian Trust (@britishasiantst) February 4, 2020
Source: Dailymail.co.uk