Cate Blanchett will receive the Freedom of the City of London, an ancient tradition used to honor an individual's ...

Actors Cate Blanchett and Adrian Dunbar are being honoured for their contribution to the arts.

A growing number of cities are holding off on Fourth of July events, as critics say it’s wrong ‘to celebrate what is meant ...

This July 4th, amidst the hot dogs and fireworks, let’s talk about what freedom really means. Not the bumper-sticker version you see on trucks, but a messy, ...

To the Editor of The New York Times: In a letter published in your issue of March 2 Mr. Paul Plimton takes exception to my recent statement that the La Fayette honored with the freedom of the city ...

He added: "By awarding them Freedom of the City we’re recognising their valuable contribution and encouraging their presence in and around the city." More stories from Edinburgh, Fife & East.

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, ...