Colin Firth’s ex-wife Livia Charles tears up MBE certificate whilst slamming Charles for Trump’s state visit | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHolly BishopThursday 25 September 2025 14:33 BSTColin Firth's ex wife hands back MBE as she slams King Charles for 'appeasing' TrumpLivia Firth, the ex-wife of Colin Firth, has returned her MBE in protest against King Charles hosting US President Donald Trump during his recent state visit.The 56-year-old activist, recognised for services to sustainable fashion, posted an Instagram video on Wednesday (24 September) showing her tearing up the certificate.Firth stated she was “shredding” her honour and “returning it to the sender” due to her belief that the monarch “appeased and honoured and legitimised” Mr Trump.In a letter, she expressed disappointment that King Charles, despite his decades of environmental advocacy, hosted someone she described as a “horrible excuse for a human”.Watch the video in full above.In fullColin Firth’s ex wife hands back MBE as she hits out at King Charles for ‘appeasing’ TrumpThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in