Marie-Esméralda

Marie-Esméralda of Belgium is a member of the Belgian royal family, known for her strong advocacy for environmental issues, feminism, and indigenous rights. Despite her progressive stances, she faced cancellation at the São Paulo Biennial due to her ancestral association with King Leopold II, a controversial historical figure whose reign is marked by severe atrocities in the Congo. This incident highlights the complexities of cultural discourse and the implications of genealogical guilt in contemporary society.