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.
Family fun: Shakira flashes a bright smile for a photo with her mom Nidia and dad William by her side during the event.
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.