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Robbie Williams given Freedom of Stoke-on-Trent | Robbie Williams given Freedom of Stoke-on-Trent |
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Robbie Williams has been presented with the Freedom of Stoke-on-Trent at a private ceremony. | Robbie Williams has been presented with the Freedom of Stoke-on-Trent at a private ceremony. |
The singer was given a commemorative scroll by Lord Mayor Majid Khan at the town hall on Tuesday. | |
Williams's parents, Jan and Peter, his wife Ayda and 22-month-old daughter Teddy also attended the event. | |
The singer, who hails from the city, said he was "proud and extremely honoured" to be recognised for his career in showbusiness. | The singer, who hails from the city, said he was "proud and extremely honoured" to be recognised for his career in showbusiness. |
'Special day' | 'Special day' |
Earlier this year a series of events were staged in Stoke to mark the star's 40th birthday. | Earlier this year a series of events were staged in Stoke to mark the star's 40th birthday. |
He said being given the Freedom of the City was "poignant" and described the event as a "special day". | He said being given the Freedom of the City was "poignant" and described the event as a "special day". |
"Stoke-on-Trent made me. My humour, my 'cheeky chappie' bit, that's all from here," he said. | "Stoke-on-Trent made me. My humour, my 'cheeky chappie' bit, that's all from here," he said. |
"Cut me and it's through me like a stick of rock." | "Cut me and it's through me like a stick of rock." |
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