Crowning Glory: Lorde’s Record-Breaking Rise to UK No.1 with ‘Royals
On October 28, 2013, New Zealand’s young sensation, Lorde, claimed the coveted top spot on the UK singles chart with her debut single, ‘Royals.’ At 16, Lorde solidified her place in music history by becoming the youngest solo artist to achieve a UK No.1 since the legendary #BilliePiper’s ‘Because We Want To’ in 1998.