Princess Michael of Kent ’very sorry’ for wearing ’racist’ brooch

Princess Michael of Kent has apologised after wearing a brooch which has been deemed racist.

Princess Michael of Kent ’very sorry’ for wearing ’racist’ brooch
Sat, 23 Dec, 2017 - 00:28

Princess Michael of Kent has apologised after wearing a brooch which has been deemed racist.

The Queen’s first cousin was photographed wearing the piece of jewellery, which is reported to be a blackamoor brooch, as she arrived for a Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace.

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