There is no place for racism at Buckingham Palace.
In any case, this is what Prince William assured, very embarrassed since it was confirmed that a high-ranking member of the royal staff had racist thoughts during a charity event.
Lady Susan Hussey, Queen Elizabeth II's companion for many years, was accused by Ngozi Fulani, director of the Sistah Space association, which supports victims of domestic violence, of having behaved more than inappropriate during a reception hosted by the Queen Consort, Camilla.
In addition to her privileged position since the 1960s with the late sovereign, Lady Susan Hussey is also the godmother of the future King of England.
Prince William could not therefore be walled in silence.
"Racism has no place in our society, these comments were unacceptable and it is right that the person concerned has stepped down," the Prince of Wales said in a statement.
Susan Hussey, 83, who had remained in the service of the palace in an honorary capacity, has since resigned from her duties with “immediate effect”.
Insulting remarks
Ngozi Fulani had explained on Twitter that Lady Susan Hussey had asked him several times, and insistently, his origins, even though she answered him to be British.
Visibly refusing that a person of black color could consider themselves just as British, the royal aide had asked several questions deemed insulting by his interlocutor.
The speech of the future king of England is not trivial, while Meghan Markle had already declared, in her interview with Oprah Winfrey, that she had been the victim of racism from Buckingham staff and family members. royal.
"All staff members are reminded of the diversity and inclusion policies which they are required to adhere to at all times," Buckingham Palace said simply after the controversy began.
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