Mel B receives MBE - and Victoria Beckham supports her in sweetest way

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Spice Girls star Mel B looked radiant in red as she received her royal honours at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday - and her outfit bore a subtle tribute to her former pop career.SEE: Mel B unveils Spice Girls tribute at private Leeds home – and it's epicThe 46-year-old songstress was appointed an MBE by Prince William for her services to charitable causes and vulnerable women.

Looking smart and sophisticated, Mel B rocked a stunning red dress designed by her bandmate and close friend, Victoria Beckham, who had the sweetest reaction to her friend's exciting achievement.WATCH: Victoria Beckham's style evolutionMel's figure-hugging dress featured capped sleeves, an elegant midi length and daring peep-hole neckline.

The star accessorised with a striking feathered fascinator, adding a pair of sleek white heels to complete her look.SEE: Mel B reveals why she stayed silent on her domestic abuse and how the trauma will always live with her Mel B received her MBE alongside her mum AndreaSpeaking to The Sun prior to receiving the honour, Mel said: "I thought about all the women I've met over the past few years who have been through terrible situations, women who have died, women who are still suffering."This, for me, was all about them.

It still is," she continued.SEE: Victoria Beckham is a vision in romantic midi dressSHOP: Victoria Beckham's go-to skincare is having a HUGE sale"Receiving that letter telling me about the MBE...