Rita Ora has revealed that she was turned into a postage stamp in her native country of Kosovo as a surprise for her 32nd birthday.
Taking to Instagram to share a snap of her face immortalized in the piece, the singer gushed that she was “so grateful” for the honor after her own grandfather received similar recognition for his work in art and film.
Along with the snap of her stamp, Rita also shared a gallery of images documenting her recent birthday trip to the French Alps, where she enjoyed a luxurious stay in a chalet with a group of friends.
Touching tribute: Rita Ora has revealed that she was turned into a postage stamp in her native country of Kosovo as a surprise for her 32nd birthday
In the stunning stamp image, Rita sported a mass of blonde curls and a striking red lip, with the star revealing that she was unable to accept the stamp in person due to work commitments.
Her caption read: “I am so grateful today. Many thanks to @postakosova for this nice surprise for my birthday.
“I was given an official postmark in Kosovo (if you want my face on all your mail).
“I am so happy and honored to be with my grandfather #BesimSahatciu who has been recognized equally for his contribution to art and film.
Delighted: The singer took to Instagram to share a snap of her beauty immortalized in the piece (pictured during her recent birthday trip to the French Alps)
Elated: In her post, Rita also revealed that her own grandfather had been immortalized on a stamp a year earlier in recognition of his work in art and film
Proud: Rita said she was ‘so grateful’ to be immortalized on one of Kosovo’s postage stamps in recognition of her illustrious career
Far away: The star added that she couldn’t accept the honor in person due to work commitments and included a gallery of snaps from her French break with the post
“I’m so sorry that due to work commitments I can’t be there and take this in person, but if I can I will definitely visit and show you my appreciation! Thanks very much!
“And to everyone else, thank you for all my birthday wishes. I’m so lucky to have the best fans, friends and family. I can’t wait to show you all what I’ve been working on. To 2023! Watch this space! I love you!’
Rita was born in Pristina, former Yugoslavia, to Albanian parents who moved to London a year after Rita’s birth due to persecution by Albanians.
Kosovo is the second youngest country in the world and the youngest in Europe and declared its independence from Serbia in February 2008.
Alongside a snap of the stamp, the star also shared pictures from her recent birthday break, including snaps taken during her grueling workout and celebratory birthday cake.
Luxurious! In her post, Rita shared a gallery of snaps including the cake she got for her 32nd birthday
Very relaxing! The star also enjoyed a face mask as she relaxed with a group of friends in a lavish chalet to celebrate her birthday
Cozy! The star also donned a slouchy black hoodie and matching leggings as she put in a grueling workout
Picturesque: The star shared a selection of pictures showing the decor at her birthday chalet after flying to the Alps with a group of friends
According to The Sun, the singer lived with some of her closest friends in a luxurious chalet near Mount Blanc.
Rita spared no expense in the chic chalet, owned by the Ultima Collection, which is reportedly priced at a staggering £22,000 a night.
Among those joining Rita was former TOWIE star Vas J Morgan, while her partner Taika Waititi is said to have flown in for a few days.
A source told the publication: “Many of Rita’s friends are used to her celebrity lifestyle, but they all said they had never experienced such luxuries.
‘Taika [Waititi] couldn’t make it all week but got kicked out for a few days. That night they all had a fancy dinner from a private chef with Rita’s own brand of tequila for the margaritas.
Fun: The singer lived it up with some of her closest friends in a luxurious chalet near Mount Blanc (pictured with her friends on the trip)
“2022 has been a dream for Rita both personally and professionally. She’s happier than she’s been in a long time.”
The luxurious chalet featured an arcade as well as a huge spa-like bathroom, where Rita later enjoyed a dip in the pool.
It comes after Rita drew constant attention to her love life as she enjoyed “focusing on me and my work” – with relationships being a positive complement.
The singer settled down when, after a string of high-profile relationships, she met the man of her dreams, Taika.
In an interview with Louis Theroux that aired Tuesday, Rita looked back on her ten years in showbiz.
Lavish: Rita spared no expense in the chic chalet, which is reportedly priced at a staggering £22,000 a night
Speaking of her love life, she told Louis: “I love love, I love being in love, it’s amazing and so much fun.
,Who does not? I live life to the fullest. I’m an extremely passionate person when it comes to love, but I don’t base my life on relationships.
“I don’t base my moments on ‘Oh, I’ll remember it because of this relationship,’ it’s just an enrichment in my life. I’ve always been very keen to focus on myself and my work.”
Rita continued, “Look, we’re women. Men don’t get asked, “Oh, you had 100 boyfriends.” Sometimes they do, but mostly they don’t.
“It comes with the territory, it’s a part of the world you’re in.”
A source said: “Many of Rita’s friends are used to her celebrity lifestyle but they all said they have never experienced such luxuries.”
The Hot Right Now hitmaker’s most serious boyfriend was Calvin Harris, who she dated for a year in 2013.
Besides Calvin, she also made headlines for affairs with some more unexpected stars, including Rob Kardashian, singer James Arthur, Andrew Garfield and Travis Barker.
Rita also shared how she’s “always dreamed of getting married” since she was a little girl amid her secret marriage to husband Taika.
Rita is said to have tied the knot with the 47-year-old film director in a low-key ceremony this summer, and while she’s never specifically confirmed the marriage – her close friends have.
Speaking of which, Rita has recently turned the constant attention to her love life as she enjoyed focusing on me and my work (pictured with Taika Waititi in March 2022)