Cate Blanchett and Adrian Dunbar awarded Freedom of the City of London
One of the City of London's ancient traditions, freedoms are believed to have been handed out since 1237.They give thanks to individuals for their contribution to London or public life - or to celebrate a very significant achievement, the City of London Corporation (CLC) says.Ms Blanchett's and Mr Dunbar's names were included on a list of more than 50 people nominated to receive the Freedom, which was approved at a Court of Common Council.
Alderman Russell, chair of the CLC's Freedom applications committee, said Freedom is "offered as a way of paying tribute to their outstanding contribution to London or public life, or to celebrate a very significant achievement".Representatives for Blanchett and Dunbar have been approached for comment.
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