Tennis legend Billie Jean King and former Prime Minister of New Zealand Dame Jacinda Ardern have received honorary degrees from the University of Oxford.
King and Ardern were two of nine recipients who received the prestigious honour during a sweltering Encaenia ceremony at the Sheldonian Theatre on Wednesday.
As part of the centuries-old service, a procession made up of university dignitaries and degree recipients walk through the city – usually in full academic dress.
King said it was an “honour and a privilege” to receive this degree during the “historic celebration”.
“Education, at any age, is a powerful tool and we must always keep learning and learning how to learn,” she added.