Princess Michael of Kent sparked controversy after wearing a blackamoor-style brooch to a Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace attended by Meghan Markle.
The jewelry, featuring a dark-skinned figure, drew widespread criticism because blackamoor imagery has a long and complicated history associated with the depiction of Black people as servants and, in some historical contexts, enslaved figures.
The incident attracted particular attention because it was reportedly the first time Princess Michael and Meghan Markle had met. Meghan, whose mother, Doria Ragland, is Black, had joined the British royal family after marrying Prince Harry earlier that year.
Social media users quickly criticized the choice of accessory, with many describing it as inappropriate and racially insensitive for the occasion.
A spokesperson for Princess Michael subsequently expressed regret over the incident, saying she was “very sorry and distressed” that the brooch had caused offence. The princess reportedly agreed not to wear it again.
The controversy also revived scrutiny of previous accusations involving Princess Michael. In 2004, she was accused of telling Black diners at a New York restaurant to “go back to the colonies.” She denied making the remark at the time.
The brooch controversy therefore became more than a discussion about royal fashion—it sparked a broader conversation about historical imagery, race and sensitivity within the British royal family.
What do you think—was the brooch an unfortunate fashion choice, or should someone in the royal family have known better?
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