An Olympic gold medallist has received the Freedom of the City of London. Lady Mary Peters won the Olympic title in the pentathlon for Great Britain in the summer Games in Munich, Germany, in 1972 ...

His Freedom is richly deserved." The Freedom of the City is believed to have begun in 1237 and enabled recipients to carry out their trade.

City of London Corporation Policy Chairman, Chris Hayward, said: “With roles ranging from Othello and Sammy Davis Jr. to Caliban, Aaron Burr and Christy Mahon, Giles Terera has shown himself to ...

Cate Blanchett will receive the Freedom of the City of London, an ancient tradition used to honor an individual’s contribution to the community. The Aussie actress, as well as Northern Ireland ...

The Freedom of the City of London Award dates back to the 12th century. Historically, it granted individuals the right to trade within the city and was a marker of civic trust and responsibility.

The Freedom of the City of London, a time-honoured tradition dating back to the 13th century, is one of the oldest surviving ceremonies in the United Kingdom. Historically, it granted freemen ...

Actors Cate Blanchett and Adrian Dunbar will receive the Freedom of the City of London for their work in the arts. The 56-year-old Australian, who won Oscars for her roles in The Aviator and Blue ...