Actress Angelina Jolie was made an honorary dame by Queen Elizabeth II for her charitable work in fighting sexual violence and for her services to British foreign policy.
The ‘Maleficent’ star, however, cannot officially be addressed as “dame” in the UK because she is a foreign citizen.
Jolie, who has six children with husband Brad Pitt, was given the award during a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
The Queen presented Jolie with the insignia of an Honorary Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George.
“To receive an honour related to foreign policy means a great deal to me, as it is what I wish to dedicate my working life to. Working on Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PVSI) and with survivors of rape is an honour in itself,” Jolie had said in June when the award was announced.
“I know that succeeding in our goals will take a lifetime, and I am dedicated to it for all of mine.”
Jolie, UN Special Envoy, co-founded the PVSI along with UK Foreign Secretary William Hague in 2012.
