Buckingham Palace aide expresses "sincere apologies" after race row.
18-12-2022
By Aarti Rawat
Lady Susan Hussey, the late Queen Elizabeth II's lady-in-waiting, apologized to Ngozi Fulani at Buckingham Palace.
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Buckingham Palace stated Friday afternoon: "Ms. Ngozi Fulani, creator of Sistah Space, and Lady Susan Hussey met at Buckingham Palace this morning to discuss the Palace reception incident.
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"Lady Susan sincerely apologized to Ms. Fulani during this encounter.
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"Lady Susan committed to improving her understanding of the emotions involved and is glad for the chance to learn more about the difficulties in this area."
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After constantly challenging Ms. Fulani's claim to be British at the Queen Consort's reception addressing violence against women and girls, the late Queen's secretary resigned and apologized.
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Buckingham Palace added: "Ms. Fulani has accepted this apology and understands that no malice was meant.
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"The Royal members will continue their focus on inclusion and diversity, with an improved program of work that will extend knowledge and
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training programs, reviewing what can be taught from Sistah Space, and ensuring these reach all people in their communities."
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Additionally: "Ms. Fulani and Lady Susan request privacy to reconstruct their life after a traumatic time.
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"They hope their experience shows that kindness, cooperation, and condemning discrimination everywhere may lead to settlement.
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"Both sides hope that after the UN's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Sistah Space may focus on helping domestic abuse victims.
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"Their highnesses, The King and The Queen Consort, and other Royal Family members have been fully informed and are glad that both sides have reached this welcome outcome."