Later that month , the Spice Girls won two Brit Awards for Best British Video , " Say You 'll Be There " and Best British Single for " Wannabe " . The group performed " Who Do You Think You Are " to open the 1997 Brit Awards , with Geri Halliwell wearing a Union Jack mini-dress that became one of pop history 's most famed outfits . In March 1997 , a double A-side of " Mama " / " Who Do You Think You Are " was released in Europe , the last from '' Spice '' , which once again saw them at number one , making the Spice Girls the first group in history since the Jackson 5 to have four consecutive number one hits . '' Girl Power ! '' , The Spice Girls ' first book and manifesto was launched later that month at the Virgin Megastore . It sold out its initial print run of 200,000 copies within a day , and was eventually translated into more than 20 languages . In April , '' One Hour of Girl Power '' was released ; it sold 500,000 copies in the UK between April and June to become the best-selling pop video ever . In May , '' Spice World '' was announced by the Spice Girls at the Cannes Film Festival . The group also performed their first live British show , for the Royalty of Great Britain . At the show , they breached royal protocol when Mel B and then Geri Halliwell planted kisses on Prince Charles ' cheeks and pinched his bottom , causing controversy . At the Ivor Novello Awards , the group won International Hit of the Year and Best-Selling British Single awards for " Wannabe " . In June 1997 , '' Spice World '' began filming and wrapped in August . In September , the Spice Girls performed " Say You 'll Be There " at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City , and won Best Dance Video for " Wannabe " . At the 1997 '' Billboard '' Music Awards the group won four awards ; New Artist of the Year , '' Billboard '' Hot 100 Singles Group of the Year , '' Billboard '' 200 Group of the Year , and '' Billboard '' 200 Album of the Year for '' Spice ''
1997 Brit Awards
1997 Brit Awards
Spice Girls