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Michael Sheen OBE return: Star reveals why he gave up honour

Quiz actor 'did not want to appear to be a hypocrite'

Michael Sheen has spoken about his OBE return and revealed he sent back the honour to speak freely about the royal family and the monarchy.

The Welsh actor, 51, revealed he did not want to appear to be a hypocrite. He added he felt he could not keep the gong if he was to make his views known.

However, the Quiz star insisted he meant ‘no disrespect’ in returning the award, which he received in 2009.

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Michael Sheen ‘returned OBE to express views on the monarchy’

Michael Sheen ‘returned OBE to express views on the monarchy’

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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer

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