Alan Cumming returns honor given by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Toxic empire’

Alan Cumminginterpreter of nocturnal in X-Men 2 (2003), announced devolution of honor from the British Empire. The actor justified his decision based on crimes committed by the UK in recent centuries, including the death of indigenous peoples around the world.

He was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 2009 for Queen Elizabeth II. In a publication on social networks celebrating his 58th birthday, Cumming wrote: “The Queen’s death and the debates over the role of the monarchy, specifically how the British Empire profited from the deaths of indigenous peoples around the world, have been an eye opener for me.”

Alan was chosen by the Queen for his work as an actor and support for the LGBTQIA+ cause. He noted, however, that “times and laws in the United States have changed, and the enormous good that the award brought to the LGBTQIA+ cause in 2009 is now less potent than the harm of being associated with the toxicity of empire.”

“So I returned my gratuity. I explained my reasons and reiterated my gratitude for receiving the honor in the first place. I’m back to being the old man Alan Cumming again. Happy birthday to me!” People).

Alan he is not the first to reject or return an honor from the British Empire. David Bowiethe director Danny Boyle and the author of The Chronicles of Narnia, CS Lewis they are also part of the team of notable figures who wanted no ties to the UK monarchy.