Susan Hussey, an aide
at the Buckingham palace, has reportedly resigned after repeatedly asking Ngozi
Fulani, founder of a British charity organisation, questions on her background.
Hussey, godmother to the Prince of Wales, served as
lady-in-waiting to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Fulani is the founder of Sistah Space, a London-based
charity which supports women of African and Caribbean heritage in UK who have
faced domestic and sexual abuse.
The charity founder had been invited to a reception to discuss violence against women and girls’ at the Buckingham palace on Tuesday.
In a post on Twitter, Fulani said she had mixed feelings
about the visit to palace.
She said 10 mins after her arrival, a member of staff who
she described as ‘Lady SH’, approached her and moved her hair to see her name
badge.
Recounting the conversation, Fulani said she was asked:
“What part of Africa are you from?’, ‘what nationality are you?’, ‘where do you
really come from?’, ‘where do your people come from?’, by the “Lady SH”, even
after saying she was British.
Mixed feelings about yesterday's visit to Buckingham Palace. 10 mins after arriving, a member of staff, Lady SH, approached me, moved my hair to see my name badge. The conversation below took place. The rest of the event is a blur.
— Sistah Space (@Sistah_Space) November 30, 2022
Thanks @ManduReid & @SuzanneEJacob for support🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/OUbQKlabyq
Fulani and the Buckingham palace have not named the person
in question, while the incident has since generated reactions on social media,
with the hashtag #RacistRoyalFamily trending.
Meanwhile, the Buckingham palace, in a statement on
Wednesday, said it takes the incident extremely seriously and has immediately
investigated to get the full details.
“In this instance, unacceptable and deeply regrettable
comments have been made. We have reached out to Ngozi Fulani on this matter,
and are inviting her to discuss all elements of her experience in person if she
wishes,” the statement reads.
“In the meantime, the individual concerned would like to
express her profound apologies for the hurt caused and has stepped aside from
her honorary role with immediate effect.
“All members of the household are being reminded of the diversity and inclusivity policies which they are required to uphold at all times.”
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