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Cate Blanchett Receives Freedom of City of London
Cate Blanchett was honoured for her humanitarian work with refugees and environmental advocacy alongside her acclaimed acting career, Guildhall School said.
- At Guildhall, the City of London admitted Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett to the Freedom of the City of London on Friday, recognising her drama and humanitarian contributions.
- City officials pointed to the Freedom of the City of London, dating to 1237, with past recipients including Sir Lenny Henry and Harry Kane, nominated by Sir William Russell and Emily Benn.
- With people with refugee backgrounds among her party, including Hala Khankan and Maya Ghazal, Cate Blanchett said, `I treasure this gift from a city and country with a history of offering welcome and opportunity`.
- Guildhall students were singled out as beneficiaries, as City of London Corporation officials praised her depth, authenticity, and passion on humanitarian issues and climate action.
- Earlier this year, Blanchett returned to the London stage to star in Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, and she has won two Oscars and co-directed the Sydney Theatre Company from 2008 to 2013.
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IN IMAGES - The Australian actress Cate Blanchett was made an honorary citizen of the city of London. She paid tribute to the melting pot offered by the English capital.
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