Actor Colin Firth attends a photocall as he is made a Freeman of the City of London at Guildhall Art Gallery on March 8, 2012 in London, England. (Tim Whitby, Getty Images)
Oscar-winning star Colin Firth has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London for his stellar acting career.
The actor was given the honor at a ceremony in the U.K. capital. It traditionally permits the recipient to be drunk and disorderly on the streets of the city without fearing arrest, and to drive sheep over London Bridge - but these privileges are mainly symbolic in modern times.
Speaking ahead of the ceremony, The King's Speech star told the BBC, "London is my home and I'm hugely touched and honored by this gesture." Previous recipients of the traditional honor include writer Rudyard Kipling.
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