Michael Palin calls for royal honor's insignia bestowed by Queen Elizabeth to be changed due to racist imagery
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foxnews.comMonty Python star Sir Michael Palin is calling for an honor bestowed upon him and others by Queen Elizabeth II to have its insignia changed because it has imagery that is reminiscent of George Floyd's death — the medal depicts the Archangel Michael defeating Satan by standing triumphantly on his neck.
The comedy actor is joining the chorus of people in the U.K. lobbying for the insignia on the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George to be changed after some noted that similarity, saying the insignia now holds a racist connotation.
Many were quick to compare the imagery to the death of Floyd, who died while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minn.The harrowing incident was captured on video and sparked protests against police.
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