Princess Anne declined a rap lesson from MBE recipient Bhishma Asare, who uses rap to support youth mental health.

Princess Anne, 75, declined an invitation to learn how to rap during an MBE ceremony at St James’s Palace where Bhishma Asare, a 34-year-old English teacher and founder of Rap Therapy, was honored for using music to support youth mental health and education. Asare, who helps students express emotions through rap, offered the lesson during their meeting, but Anne politely declined, noting she once sang but no longer pursued it. The award recognized his work in promoting emotional well-being and dialogue among young people through creative expression.