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Lady Susan Hussey Back In The Fold
The Lady in Waiting involved in a race row with Ngozi Fulani is publicly back with the royals. She attended church with the king and Princess Ann in January and recently represented the Princess Royal at a memorial service.
As I expected, the royals didn’t let a faithful friend down - and all credit to them.
All’s well that ends well … as someone once said. :o)
As I expected, the royals didn’t let a faithful friend down - and all credit to them.
All’s well that ends well … as someone once said. :o)
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If I was Lady Susan I would have told the Royal Family where they could go. The Palace said that Hussey's remarks were "unacceptable and deeply regrettable". If that was their attitude towards a person who was a personal friend of The Queen for most of her adult life, they were not friends Lady Susan really needed.
All Marlene Headley had to do when asked where she was from was to say that she was born in Harlesden but that her parents were part of the "Windrush" generation. End of conversation.
Instead the chat was blown up to a ridiculous degree with Ms Headley saying she was insulted and abused. She is obviously deeply unhappy here in the UK (which she is on record as describing as a "deeply racist country which is in need of massive re-education". She may find it more to her liking in a country with a far more tolerant attitude to her background.
All Marlene Headley had to do when asked where she was from was to say that she was born in Harlesden but that her parents were part of the "Windrush" generation. End of conversation.
Instead the chat was blown up to a ridiculous degree with Ms Headley saying she was insulted and abused. She is obviously deeply unhappy here in the UK (which she is on record as describing as a "deeply racist country which is in need of massive re-education". She may find it more to her liking in a country with a far more tolerant attitude to her background.
Every report I’ve read says the same, naomi – that Buckingham Palace described Lady Susan’s remarks as unacceptable. Here’s the BBC’s take:
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“The palace described the remarks as "unacceptable and deeply regrettable".
A spokesperson for Prince William said "racism has no place in our society".
"The comments were unacceptable, and it is right that the individual has stepped aside with immediate effect," they said.”
Here’s the Palace’s full statement:
"We take this incident extremely seriously and have investigated immediately to establish 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.
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.”
So then, a grovelling apology for something and nothing, issued on behalf of somebody who, essentially had nothing to apologise for. But it gets worse. Here’s another statement from the Palace made after a “reconciliation” meeting was held:
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“Lady Susan has pledged to deepen her awareness of the sensitivities involved and is grateful for the opportunity to learn more about the issues in this area.”
“Ms Fulani, who has unfairly received the most appalling torrent of abuse on social media and elsewhere, has accepted this apology and appreciates that no malice was intended.”
“Both Ms Fulani and Lady Susan ask now that they be left in peace to rebuild their lives…”
“Rebuild their lives”? Per..lease! It was just a chat at a gathering. If Ms Headley had handled it in a sensible manner it is doubtful anybody else would have heard about it (unless she told them). People who go around under contrived African names in traditional African dress are likely to be asked from time to time where they are from. It’s called conversation and it’s no big deal. If they are from Harlesden they only need to say and move on to discussing the football results or the horse racing. If they are so sensitive that such a question makes them feel abused, perhaps they ought to consider staying indoors.
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“The palace described the remarks as "unacceptable and deeply regrettable".
A spokesperson for Prince William said "racism has no place in our society".
"The comments were unacceptable, and it is right that the individual has stepped aside with immediate effect," they said.”
Here’s the Palace’s full statement:
"We take this incident extremely seriously and have investigated immediately to establish 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.
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.”
So then, a grovelling apology for something and nothing, issued on behalf of somebody who, essentially had nothing to apologise for. But it gets worse. Here’s another statement from the Palace made after a “reconciliation” meeting was held:
https:/
“Lady Susan has pledged to deepen her awareness of the sensitivities involved and is grateful for the opportunity to learn more about the issues in this area.”
“Ms Fulani, who has unfairly received the most appalling torrent of abuse on social media and elsewhere, has accepted this apology and appreciates that no malice was intended.”
“Both Ms Fulani and Lady Susan ask now that they be left in peace to rebuild their lives…”
“Rebuild their lives”? Per..lease! It was just a chat at a gathering. If Ms Headley had handled it in a sensible manner it is doubtful anybody else would have heard about it (unless she told them). People who go around under contrived African names in traditional African dress are likely to be asked from time to time where they are from. It’s called conversation and it’s no big deal. If they are from Harlesden they only need to say and move on to discussing the football results or the horse racing. If they are so sensitive that such a question makes them feel abused, perhaps they ought to consider staying indoors.
I am not at all keen to re-ignite the frankly tiring thread again, even though some have reiterated their points in a bullish way that could provoke an argument, but not fro me.
I am pleased that Lady Hussey has maintained her links with the Family, although it does not suggest that she has returned to her previous role, which is probably for the best all round.
I am pleased that Lady Hussey has maintained her links with the Family, although it does not suggest that she has returned to her previous role, which is probably for the best all round.
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