Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Colonialism and slavery criticism during Caribbean tour
The Caribbean tour by William and Catherine prompted protests and political criticism over colonial history, slavery, links to the Atlantic slave trade and demands for reparative action.
2021
Race allegations and historical employment practices
The Sussexes' interview raised allegations about race-related conversations within the family. Separate reporting about historical restrictions on the employment of people described as coloured immigrants or foreigners generated further criticism.
2019
Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein controversy
Andrew's association with Jeffrey Epstein, allegations of sexual abuse, a heavily criticised television interview and subsequent legal proceedings created a major institutional crisis. Andrew withdrew from public duties.
2019
Criticism over travel emissions
Reports of increased carbon emissions from royal business travel prompted criticism of the family's environmental impact.
1997
Public-relations crisis after Diana's death
The family's initial response to the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, was widely criticised as insufficiently responsive to public grief.
1992
Family breakdowns and private-life disclosures
Divorces and separations, leaked private conversations, intimate disclosures and reporting about personal difficulties severely damaged the family's carefully cultivated image of domestic stability.