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U.K. CHARTS: ED'S "PERFECT" WEEK
12/8/17

The Prince of Wales presented Ed Sheeran with an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) medal Thursday at Buckingham Palace. Today, he scored his fourth U.K. Official Singles Chart #1 with a reworked version of “Perfect” (Atlantic) f/Beyonce, as X Factor boyband Rak Su debut at #2 with their feature-heavy winner's single, “Dimelo” (Syco) f/Wyclef Jean and Naughty Boy.

“Perfect” first peaked at #4 in March, and the duet version has sold 89k combined this week. After spending 15 weeks at #1 this year, is Sheeran have a shot at claiming the coveted Christmas #1?

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