Lady Susan Hussey: What has the royal family said about the racism scandal?
2 years, 3 months ago

Lady Susan Hussey: What has the royal family said about the racism scandal?

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The day Prince William's godmother got embroiled in a racism row: Two years ago today Lady Susan Hussey was accused of asking a black British woman 'Where are you really from?' - causing a storm that
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The day Prince William's godmother got embroiled in a racism row: Two years ago today Lady Susan Hussey was accused of asking a black British woman 'Where are you really from?' - causing a storm that

Daily Mail  

The Royal Family were still reeling from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's bombshell claim about Archie's skin colour in their March 2021 interview with Oprah when another racism row threatened to engulf them. Lady Susan Hussey became embroiled in a race row in December 2022 Ngozi Fulani took to Twitter following the incident to express her outrage and it quickly …

Prince William was left 'frantic' by the Lady Susan Hussey race storm
1 year, 2 months ago

Prince William was left 'frantic' by the Lady Susan Hussey race storm

Daily Mail  

Kensington Palace feared that Prince William's official visit to Boston might be 'derailed' by the race storm over Lady Susan Hussey. Lady Susan Hussey pictured at The Coronation of King Charles III, on May 6 2023 Prince William issued a statement saying he was 'really disappointed' to hear about Ms Fulani's experience His staff 'frantically' called Buckingham Palace for clarification. …

William’s godmother Lady Susan Hussey returns to royal duties three months after race row
2 years, 1 month ago

William’s godmother Lady Susan Hussey returns to royal duties three months after race row

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Lady Susan Hussey ‘performing official duties’ for Princess Anne after resigning over race row
2 years, 1 month ago

Lady Susan Hussey ‘performing official duties’ for Princess Anne after resigning over race row

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Lady Susan Hussey: Royal aide who quit in race row attends church service with King Charles
2 years, 1 month ago

Lady Susan Hussey: Royal aide who quit in race row attends church service with King Charles

The Independent  

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Public wants Queen's former lady-in-waiting to return to work after 'race row', poll shows
2 years, 2 months ago

Public wants Queen's former lady-in-waiting to return to work after 'race row', poll shows

Daily Mail  

Lady Susan Hussey should be allowed to return to work following the row over her comments to a guest at Buckingham Palace, according to a poll. Ngozi Fulani said Lady Susan repeatedly asked where she was 'really from', despite being told she was born in Britain The comments prompted a storm on social media and Lady Susan, pictured left, a …

‘I love her’: Prince Harry defends Lady Hussey over Palace racism row
2 years, 2 months ago

‘I love her’: Prince Harry defends Lady Hussey over Palace racism row

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Prince William’s godmother apologises to Black charity boss for asking where she ‘really came from’
2 years, 2 months ago

Prince William’s godmother apologises to Black charity boss for asking where she ‘really came from’

The Independent  

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UK royal aide says sorry to charity boss over race comment
2 years, 3 months ago

UK royal aide says sorry to charity boss over race comment

Associated Press  

LONDON — A royal aide who resigned after asking a Black British charity director where she was “really” from at a palace reception apologized in person Friday and promised to educate herself about racism. Royal officials said Lady Susan Hussey “offered her sincere apologies” to Ngozi Fulani during a meeting at Buckingham Palace “filled with warmth and understanding.” “Lady Susan …

Lady Susan Hussey and Ngozi Fulani reconcile at 'wonderfully warm' Buckingham Palace meeting
2 years, 3 months ago

Lady Susan Hussey and Ngozi Fulani reconcile at 'wonderfully warm' Buckingham Palace meeting

The Telegraph  

Lady Susan Hussey met with Ngozi Fulani, the campaigner on black domestic violence, at Buckingham Palace on Friday to apologise for subjecting her to an “interrogation” over her heritage. The two women enjoyed a “moving” and “wonderfully warm” meeting that ended in peaceful reconciliation and a palace pledge to extend diversity training. In a joint statement, the palace and Ms …

Lady Susan Hussey: Ngozi Fulani’s domestic abuse charity in Buckingham Palace racism row pauses operations over safety fears
2 years, 3 months ago

Lady Susan Hussey: Ngozi Fulani’s domestic abuse charity in Buckingham Palace racism row pauses operations over safety fears

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sistah Space, which supports women of African and Caribbean heritage who have …

This Morning viewers criticise Phillip Schofield for defending ‘broken’ Lady Hussey over race row
2 years, 3 months ago

This Morning viewers criticise Phillip Schofield for defending ‘broken’ Lady Hussey over race row

The Independent  

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Racist remarks at Buckingham Palace rock the start of Prince William's US visit for the Earthshot Prize
2 years, 3 months ago

Racist remarks at Buckingham Palace rock the start of Prince William's US visit for the Earthshot Prize

ABC  

It was already being pitched in the UK tabloids and on social media as "the battle of the brothers for US hearts and minds". Now another element has entered the fray — an incident of racism involving one of the most senior members of the Buckingham Palace household, the late Queen's lady-in-waiting and close confidante and Prince William's godmother, 83-year-old …

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Tragic cost of Lady Susan's crass error
2 years, 3 months ago

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Tragic cost of Lady Susan's crass error

Daily Mail  

Let us be clear from the outset. There's no doubt that Lady Susan Hussey caused offence at a Buckingham Palace reception by repeatedly asking a black British-born guest where she 'really' came from. Domestic abuse charity boss Ngozi Fulani said she felt 'violated' and as if Lady Susan didn't believe she could really be British. There's no doubt that Lady …

Prince William says racism has no place in society as aide quits over palace race scandal
2 years, 3 months ago

Prince William says racism has no place in society as aide quits over palace race scandal

The Independent  

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Racism must be confronted, says UK PM Rishi Sunak as scandal rocks royal household
2 years, 3 months ago

Racism must be confronted, says UK PM Rishi Sunak as scandal rocks royal household

India Today  

Breaking his silence on the latest race row to engulf the royal household, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said racism, whenever encountered, must be confronted. But what I am pleased to say is that some of the things that I experienced while I was a kid I don’t think would happen today because our country has made incredible progress in …

The royal family faces another racism row — but does the fallout over Lady Hussey show they've learned lessons from the past?
2 years, 3 months ago

The royal family faces another racism row — but does the fallout over Lady Hussey show they've learned lessons from the past?

ABC  

The British royal family have once again found themselves at the centre of racism accusations. Attending a Buckingham Palace reception, black British-born charity boss Ngozi Fulani was asked a series of probing questions by a member of staff, Lady Susan Hussey, as to where she was "really from". Following the revelations, Queen Elizabeth II said the royal family were "saddened" …

Lady Susan Hussey offers to meet Ngozi Fulani to apologise directly
2 years, 3 months ago

Lady Susan Hussey offers to meet Ngozi Fulani to apologise directly

Daily Mail  

Lady Susan Hussey has offered to personally meet with the British charity campaigner who accused her of racial ‘abuse’. Claims: Ngozi Fulani told Good Morning Britain she had not heard from the Palace since Prince William’s godmother, Lady Susan Hussey, 'interrogated' her about where she was from She also accused Lady Susan of moving her hair in order to look …

JANET STREET-PORTER: Lady Susan's race gaffe exposes how out of step some of the royal household are
2 years, 3 months ago

JANET STREET-PORTER: Lady Susan's race gaffe exposes how out of step some of the royal household are

Daily Mail  

The remark 'where are you from?' Lady Susan Hussey's opening remarks departed from inconsequential pleasantries and strayed into dangerous territory when she repeatedly asked Ngozi Fulani, founder of the Sistah Space charity, where she was from. Lady Susan's opening remarks departed from inconsequential pleasantries and strayed into dangerous territory when she repeatedly asked Ms Fulani where she was from. All …

Ngozi Fulani says racism she experienced from Lady Hussey was ‘abuse’
2 years, 3 months ago

Ngozi Fulani says racism she experienced from Lady Hussey was ‘abuse’

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Domestic abuse campaigner Ngozi Fulani has claimed that …

Charity boss accuses palace of institutional racism after ‘traumatic’ encounter
2 years, 3 months ago

Charity boss accuses palace of institutional racism after ‘traumatic’ encounter

The Independent  

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The Buckingham Palace racism outrage is more evidence Meghan Markle was telling the truth
2 years, 3 months ago

The Buckingham Palace racism outrage is more evidence Meghan Markle was telling the truth

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Lady Hussey: Royal aide embroiled in racism row ‘said Harry and Meghan marriage would end in tears’
2 years, 3 months ago

Lady Hussey: Royal aide embroiled in racism row ‘said Harry and Meghan marriage would end in tears’

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Lady Susan Hussey resigns: Is anyone really surprised by racist remarks at the palace?
2 years, 3 months ago

Lady Susan Hussey resigns: Is anyone really surprised by racist remarks at the palace?

The Independent  

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The racism row at Buckingham Palace involving Prince William's godmother
2 years, 3 months ago

The racism row at Buckingham Palace involving Prince William's godmother

Firstpost  

Lady Susan Hussey, the godmother to Prince William, has resigned from her royal duties after repeatedly asking a Black woman who runs a charity for survivors of domestic abuse what country she ‘came from’, despite her insistence she was a British national London: An honorary member of the Buckingham Palace household has resigned after repeatedly asking a Black woman who …

UK Royals in New Race Row as Prince William and Kate Head to US for Visit After 8 Years
2 years, 3 months ago

UK Royals in New Race Row as Prince William and Kate Head to US for Visit After 8 Years

News 18  

Prince William and wife Kate began their first visit to America in eight years Wednesday under the cloud of a fresh racism row after his godmother quit the royal household for repeatedly asking a Black British woman where she was “really” from. The trip is the royal couple’s first one overseas since the 40-year-old William became heir to the throne …

'Racism has no place': Prince William speaks out after godmother steps down as Buckingham Palace aide
2 years, 3 months ago

'Racism has no place': Prince William speaks out after godmother steps down as Buckingham Palace aide

ABC  

A senior royal aide at Buckingham Palace has apologised and resigned after repeatedly asking a black British charity worker where she was from. A palace spokesman said the aide had stepped aside from her honorary role with immediate effect Ngozi Fulani, who works for a domestic abuse support group, said she was shocked by the aide's treatment when she attended …

William’s godmother quits Palace role over comments to black charity boss
2 years, 3 months ago

William’s godmother quits Palace role over comments to black charity boss

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Buckingham Palace said it took the incident, at the Queen Consort’s reception on violence …

Prince William’s godmother resigns from Buckingham Palace role amid race row
2 years, 3 months ago

Prince William’s godmother resigns from Buckingham Palace role amid race row

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ms Fulani said she was challenged when she said her charity was based in …

Queen Elizabeth's aide, Lady Susan Hussey, resigns amid racism row
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth's aide, Lady Susan Hussey, resigns amid racism row

The Telegraph  

Following the event, Ngozi Fulani, the director of the east London charity Sistah Space, claimed a palace representative she named on social media as “Lady SH” had approached her within ten minutes of arriving, moving her hair to see her name badge, before asking persistent questions about where she was from. Lady Hussey was one of three of the late …

Lady Susan Hussey: A sad end to the career of Queen Elizabeth’s ‘number one head girl’
2 years, 3 months ago

Lady Susan Hussey: A sad end to the career of Queen Elizabeth’s ‘number one head girl’

The Telegraph  

In her 60 years of service to the late Queen she was known as Number One Head Girl, and it was a mark of the King’s gratitude to Baroness Hussey that she remained at the Palace even after her role ceased to exist. As one of the most senior ladies-in-waiting, Lady Susan Hussey, as she was previously known, was perhaps …

Prince William's godmother Lady Susan Hussey, 81, pays her final goodbye to Queen
2 years, 6 months ago

Prince William's godmother Lady Susan Hussey, 81, pays her final goodbye to Queen

Daily Mail  

The Queen's long-serving lady-in-waiting was seen paying her respects to Queen Elizabeth II during the lying in state inside Westminster Hall. Prince William's godmother Lady Susan Hussey, 81, was seen clad in black and wearing pearls - no doubt as a mark of respect for the late monarch, who was known to love them. Queen's lady-in-waiting and friend Lady Susan …

Queen admits concern over racism claims as Buckingham Palace breaks silence on Harry and Meghan interview
4 years ago

Queen admits concern over racism claims as Buckingham Palace breaks silence on Harry and Meghan interview

The Independent  

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