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Sophisticated Rita Ora puts on a leggy display in a royal blue minidress and heels as she is named honorary ambassador to Kosovo

Published: 08:17 EST, 10 July 2015 | Updated: 14:27 EST, 10 July 2015

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From war-torn refugee to international superstar, Rita Ora was in London to receive an ambassadorial honour by the Kosovan Embassy on Friday.

The sultry pop star was showing off her sophisticated transformation too, because she picked out an appropriately grown up mini dress for the ceremony.

Rita, 24, will be made an honorary ambassador for Kosovo by the President Mrs Atifete Jahjaga for her contribution to raising awareness for her home country.

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Looking leggy: Rita Ora arrived at the Kosovan Embassy in London on Friday as she prepared to be honoured with an honorary ambassadorial role

Rita Ora arrives in a sophisticated look at Kosovan Embassy

The platinum bombshell cut a ladylike figure with her pixie crop swept over her face and a pair of cat eye sunglasses perched on her nose.

She wore light denier tights to cover up her perfect pins as she stepped elegantly from a car in patent black heels.

Rita also made a departure from her usual eye-catching image and toned down her make-up with a nude lipstick, considering the fact that former Prime Minister Tony Blair and wife Cherie were among the high profile guests on the day.

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Warm welcome: Rita met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo Lirim Greicevci on the day

Rita has thrown a number of surprises into her wardrobe this week, proving that she's got quite an eclectic taste when it comes to styling.

On Wednesday, she jetted back to Paris to do more work with Chanel in an uncharacteristically frumpy all-burgundy outfit.

Her ambassadorial accolade will no doubt be a great honour for the blonde, who left her birth place of Pristina, Kosovo in 1991, when she was just one.

In highlighting issues in the area, Rita previously filmed the music video to her single Shine Ya Light in the country and earlier this year she contributed to the Thinking Of You art exhibition which was staged in Pristina Stadium

Recognition: Rita was proud to be receiving recognition for her role in raising awareness

Accepting the honour, Rita said: 'I will wear the title of honorary ambassador with great pride and responsibility.

'I grew up in Britain, a country which has given me so much for which I'm grateful. But I will always have a special place in my heart for Kosovo, my country of birth.

'I'm lucky I'm in a position to travel the world and bring more awareness to my country of birth and let the rest of the world know what a beautiful country it is and how friendly the people are.'

The president went on to say: 'Rita embodies all what we are about as a nation. What we have been through and what we can achieve when given the chance.

'Beyond her talent and success that makes us all proud we are most thankful that she's a Kosovo girl that is proud of her roots, the best bridge between Kosovo, the country she was born in and Britain, the country she now calls home.'

Frumpy: Just yesterday, Rita was in Paris looking uncharacteristically frumpy on a visit to Chanel

Rita Ora steps out wearing unusual burgundy ensemble in Paris

Speaking about her relationship with home nation Kosovo, Rita last year told Details magazine about her parents' brave decision to leave when she was very young.

'I feel very close to it,' she said. 'Even though I left Kosovo so early in my life. I don't want people to think that I've abandoned where I'm from.

'I'm actually working with UNICEF in order give back for all the love and support I've received from the people there. But I also really admire my mom and dad's brave decision to move.'

She added: 'They didn't even speak English, and it was a big adjustment, but at the time I just didn't realize how bad it was. The older I got, the more I saw what they sacrificed most—their families.'

Pride: The country have been pleased with the way that Rita has acknowledged her heritage

Special day: She said she would keep the honour close to her heart, as she does the country

Special day: Rita was honoured in front of father Besnik Sahatciu (from left), President Atifete Jahjaga, mother Vera Sahatciu and H.E Lirim Greicevci