23. Princess Michael of Kent’s Controversial Brooch Choice
Year: 2017
What Happened: A racist brooch
In 2017, at Queen Elizabeth II’s Christmas lunch, Princess Michael of Kent wore a Blackamoor brooch, a choice that left many questioning her judgement due to the racial insensitivity of such an item.
The brooch’s exoticized depiction of Africans sparked widespread critique. The backlash led Princess Michael of Kent to issue an apology, expressing her distress over the offense caused by her accessory.