Ellie Goulding awarded MBE for services to biodiversity and climate Ellie Goulding has been awarded an MBE in King Charles' New Year Honours List for her services to biodiversity and the climate. 30 December 2025 Ellie Goulding has been awarded an MBE in King Charles' New Year Honours List. Ellie Goulding awarded MBE for services to biodiversity and climate The 39-year-old singer - who is a global environmental ambassador for the UN - has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to biodiversity and the climate.