Backlash Grows as Royal Allegedly Named Pet 'Black Sheep' After The Williams Sisters

Venus and Serena Williams are at the forefront of a recent outcry directed at Princess Michael of Kent, who reportedly named two black sheep after the esteemed tennis icons. This controversy resurfaced following a 2018 Vanity Fair article titled “Palace & Prejudice,” which examined Meghan Markle’s integration into the royal family amidst a Brexit backdrop.Princess Michael previously attracted criticism for wearing a racially insensitive brooch featuring a black man's image at a luncheon with Markle. The controversy was reignited during a recent episode of the “Tell Me About Your Father” podcast, where host Matt Phillips conversed with Aatish Taseer, who remarked on the insensitivity surrounding the royal family's naming of the animals. His comments, though brief, ignited vigorous responses online, with fans expressing a mix of outrage and disbelief.Notably, discussions surrounding Markle's experiences within the monarchy continue, underscoring ongoing concerns of perceived racial insensitivity linked to the royal family and its reactions.