William B. Kerr 
A recent controversy surrounding Princess Michael of Kent has prompted her to apologize to the public for her behavior.
The incident started with a small accessory on her clothing, a blackamoor brooch.
It quickly spread around the Internet as a hot topic, with many accusations of racism flying around.
It looks like the offense was not intentional, as a spokesman for the princess recently announced that she is deeply sorry for what has occurred and she did not wish to offend anyone.
He added that the brooch was something the princess had received as a gift, and this was far from her first time wearing it.
However, she will refrain from putting it on any of her clothes in the future out of respect.
It is likely that the incident reached the point of controversy due to the fact that Meghan Markle was attending the same event.
Indeed, some comments specifically state how “racist” it is of the princess to wear a brooch like that in the presence of Markle.
It is not clear if there would have been any problem had this been any other event, but the damage is already done.
It does look like the apology has had a positive effect though, and the controversy is dying down at this point.
Princess Michael of Kent herself has not made a public statement on the situation, but that is to be expected in her position.
Incidents happen, and sometimes people are unintentionally offensive.
The important thing is that she realized her mistake and was quick to correct herself before the storm grew any more serious.
Critics of the controversial princess, however, point to a history of dubious moves when it comes to race matters.
For example, she once told black diners in New York to go back to the “colonies.”
It needs to be said that her father, Günther von Reibnitz, was also a member of the Nazi Party in the 1930s.
Markle and Prince Harry have not made their feelings known about the incident.
