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Friday 10 October 2014

PHOTOS: Hollywood star Angelina Jolie receives honorary 'Dame' title from Buckingham Palace in recognition of her campaign against sexual violence

 
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie was awarded an honorary 'dame' title during a private audience with the Queen today in recognition of her campaign against sexual violence and trying to stamp out rape in war zones.

The actress was accompanied to the Palace by her husband, Brad Pitt, and their children.



 

Because she is a foreign citizen Jolie may not be addressed as Dame, but she can use the initials DCMG after her name

As an American citizen, it is highly unusual for Jolie to receive an honour from Britain. Foreigners are only occasionally awarded them,

It is also unusual for a dame title to be awarded to someone so young. The honour is usually bestowed later in life, after a recipient has earned a lower honour such as an OBE or a CBE.


 

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