Alan Cumming has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal from Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace in London.
The X2 star was honoured on Tuesday (24Nov09) for his services to film, theatre and the arts, as well as his work as a gay rights campaigner.
Dressed in a traditional Scottish kilt, Cumming said, "I have a voice because of my work. I'm loud and I speak my mind.
"I feel it's a lucky position to be in - that people want you to speak out for something you want to say anyway. My work has enabled me to do something with my opinions for good."
The actor, who has also appeared in TV shows including Sex & the City, Frasier and Third Rock From The Sun, was joined by his husband Grant Shaffer, his mum and brother at the ceremony.
And more success looks like it's about to come his way with a very busy 2010 on the cards with Jackboots on Whitehall and The Tempest are already in post production.
He is currently filming Burlesque and Escape to Donegal is in pre-production.
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