Liberatum Honours Chief Raoni in London: A Historic Cultural Tribute to the Amazon’s Guardian

International cultural diplomacy organisation Liberatum honoured legendary Indigenous leader Chief Raoni Metuktire with the 13th Liberatum Cultural Honour at a landmark gala held at CÉ LA VI London.

The emotional and powerful tribute brought together global leaders from the arts, activism, politics, and philanthropy to celebrate the 93-year-old Kayapó chief’s lifelong fight to protect the Amazon and Indigenous rights. The evening was co-hosted by a distinguished line-up including Benedict Cumberbatch, Anitta, Bianca Jagger, Baroness Young of Hornsey, British Vogue’s Chioma Nnadi, Trudie Styler and Zac Goldsmith among others. Other notable guests included Julia Fox, Sir Anthony Gormley, Akala, and Dame Helena Kennedy KC.

Earlier that day, Chief Raoni was received at St James’s Palace for a private audience with His Majesty King Charles III, coinciding with the CBA Nature First Economy event — reaffirming his critical voice in the global environmental movement.

The Liberatum ceremony featured heartfelt tributes from co-hosts and supporters including Trudie Styler, Bianca Jagger, and Anitta, alongside moving video tributes showcasing the fragile beauty of the Amazon.

Representing the next generation of Kayapó leadership, Beptuk Metuktire delivered an emotional speech calling for continued international solidarity.

Presenting Partner: Berkeley Travel @berkeleytravel
Ceremony Partner: CÉ LA VI London @celavi.london
Hotel Partner: Bulgari Hotel, London @bvlgarihotellondon

Photographer 📸 Oleksii Parkhomenko @parkhomaaa