Acclaimed actress Vanessa Redgrave has said receiving her damehood at Buckingham Palace was a "unique" moment in her career.Dame Vanessa, 85, has been nominated for six Academy Awards, winning the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1977 for her role in Julia, in which she starred alongside Jane Fonda.The actress said she was "very happy" after picking up her damehood from the Prince of Wales on Thursday for services to drama.

Acclaimed actress Vanessa Redgrave has said receiving her damehood at Buckingham Palace was a "unique" moment in her career.Dame Vanessa, 85, has been nominated for six Academy Awards, winning the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1977 for her role in Julia, in which she starred alongside Jane Fonda.The actress said she was "very happy" after picking up her damehood from the Prince of Wales on Thursday for services to drama.