Along with getting married earlier this year, Angelina Jolie can now add the honor of being recognized as a real dame to her list of accomplishments this year.

On Friday, the Oscar-winning actress was named an honorary dame by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and presented with the Insignia of an Honorary Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, reports BBC.

The honor, which is the female version of a knight, was presented to the Hollywood star for her work combating sexual violence in war zones during a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

The 39-year-old "Girl, Interrupted" star was accompanied by her husband, Brad Pitt, and their six children.

According to People magazine, Jolie, 39, met with the Queen for about 20 minutes. Then, her husband and children were ushered in and presented to the Queen.

Although there was no media at the ceremony, an insider told People that despite the "serious nature" of the event, the atmosphere at the palace meeting "was a happy family one."

It was announced in June that Jolie was being made an honorary dame to mark the Queen's birthday. However, the actress will not be able to officially introduce herself as a dame since the title is reserved for British and Commonwealth citizens only.

Jolie, who won an Academy Award in 2000 for "Girl, Interrupted," has been a United Nations special envoy for years, in addition to her work as an highly acclaimed international humanitarian.

"To receive an honor related to foreign policy means a great deal to me, as it is what I wish to dedicate my working life to," said the "Maleficent" star, reports the Associated Press.

Jolie joins the list of other U.S recipients of honorary knighthoods, including director Steven Spielberg, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and former President Ronald Reagan.