The Goldeneye actor said at the time that he was 'delighted' to be awarded an OBE, but explains that after the Queen's death, his eyes were opened by conversations about the role of the monarchy.
Alan Cumming has given back his OBE, expressing concern over its links to what he describes as the"toxicity" of the British Empire.
The actor said he had made the decision to return the award after listening to conversations about the future of the Royal Family afterCumming was made an OBE in 2009 as part of the Queen's birthday honours, being recognised for acting, as well as the work he does to campaign for LGBTQ+ rights in the US.
"Fourteen years ago, I was incredibly grateful to receive it in the 2009 Queen's birthday honours list, for it was awarded not just for my job as an actor but 'for activism for equal rights for the gay and lesbian community, USA'. "Back then the Defence of Marriage Act ensured that same-sex couples couldn't get married or enjoy the same basic legal rights as straight people, and Don't Ask, Don't Tell ensured that openly gay, lesbian or bisexual people were barred from serving in the military."
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