British royal aide resigns over racist remarks - BBC News

[@alanw2036]

Why is Ngoza Fulani so uncomfortable and ashamed of her family heritage that she refuses to talk about her ancestry? Her questions were deliberately evasive like she was trying to hide something. I'm proud of my immigrant ancestors and would happily answer the question. I just don't understand why someone so passive aggressive with poor social skills like Fulani was invited there. It seems she just wants to complain and end up famous on the world news. Imagine getting that offended over nothing and ruining an old lady's life? All because she wants attention on the news. Sad.

[@random6809]

You can tell from her responses that she was setting the old woman up for a fall. When asked a second time, it would have been common sense to state that your mother was Caribbean, but she was clearly baiting and knew what she was doing.

[@jackkelly6251]

And wearing that attire as well to make it even more obvious that she was trying to bait her here, guess she got what she wanted I guess, what a pathetic way to live your life

[@shulamitsalomelotter5466]

Probably because she is a fake. Fake name fake clothing etc.

[@gamera2020]

Based on your profile photo, your ancestry looks pretty white.

[@gamera2020]

@@random6809 Why ask a second time?

[@TheAymsa]

I'm a British black African. I've always taken great pride in answering that particular question. I immediately say where my parents / Grandparents came from! I'm just as proud of my African origins, I'll never shy away, forget or deny. Yes, we live in a multicultural society. Living is giving and taking..talking, showing interest and sharing our human history. A person of a certain age will always be intrigued, sometimes even fascinated by different people. Of course, there is still hatred and racism, but they are never going to be my first assumption!! I mean... What's the harm in acknowledging that we are British, but obviously not “indigenous”? Taking an offence is really highlighting and emphasising inferiority, and we should be far from it by now.

[@mosespeter9711]

Exactly my point. I'm also a Nigerian and Ngozi is definitely a Nigerian name from the Igbo tribe. I see no racism in the questions... this world is becoming something else, one don't even know what next to say that would be counted as racist, anti-semetic...

[@humanbeing6933]

Context is everything and unfortunately the palace has a long history of racism…. “It is perhaps fortunate that the terms of both the Race Relations Act and the Sex Discrimination Act mean the Queen cannot be prosecuted for any offence. Phillip Hall noted that for the first thirty-nine years of her reign, the Queen had ‘not made a significant black or Asian appointment’ to her 400-strong household. This is odd indeed for a monarch who has so championed the Commonwealth. It took until 2017, sixty-four years into her reign, for a black person to be appointed to a senior role (apart from one Nigerian equerry who worked for a few weeks in 1956).“ Rt Hon Norman Baker

[@TheAymsa]

@@robertbest4398 people are free, to do what they want! Mix or not..surely!? Hard-working, caring, contributing, peaceful, kind and aware of their surroundings. That what our parents did.. Mix or not, they've earned their space and they've secured ours and our next generations to come.

[@steveparker8065]

You should have had the decency to read the conversation. She told Lady Hussey at the start of the conversation that she didn't have records of her African ancestry. This was because her ancestors were transported to the Caribbean by the British monarchy possibly including Lady Hussey's ancestors. They didn't write a cargo manifest of the slaves they transported and so she couldn't answer the question. Then Lady Hussey kept pressing the point...

[@dod4004]

@@robertbest4398 I'm sure you make the effort to mix though. I can just tell. Heart of gold.

[@patgeorge1]

The lady of " colour" was born of Caribbean parents who immigrated to Britain. Her parents name was British sounding but for some reason she changed her name to an African one and I believe dressed in such a manner.So someone would more than likely ask her these questions. It seems like she is someone looking to cause trouble. The BBC just helped her, as ususl.

[@saturationstation1446]

not acting eurocentric is causing trouble to you people.. thats just gold.

[@amarillagriffin7427]

By the BBC you mean the black broadcasting company as I've heard people are now calling them but that's the only way to keep the biggest begging Chanel relevant and the biggest scandal of all Jimmy saville and Martin Bashir I won't pay a ransom that they call the license fee.

[@nafeesaebrahim1936]

You are right! The BBC should just shut up!

[@downey2294]

@@saturationstation1446 when in rome

[@Foudedanse]

And this stupid old idiot fell into the trap. Dumb clueless idiot made everyone look a fool.

[@Connect_with_Yourself]

I am Somali (an African), and my family has lived in Wales since the 60s, it's ridiculous because I don't see the racism. Asking someone about their family heritage is not racist. People ask me all the time, and I am proud to disclose of my Somali heritage. Why are people so easily offended. and why do they feel the need to label all disliked encounters with people as racist?

[@stephencollins9062]

She had a Nigerian Igbo name with a different nationalities hairstyle and another African or Caribbean dress outfit on The woman is a charlatan Oh yeah and 😂 Her real name is Marlene headly I believe Peace:)

[@rainbowrose9299]

Read the comments again.

[@obisan666]

@@stephencollins9062 it's not igbo, it's tribal hausa... the fulani are herdsmen

[@stephencollins9062]

@@obisan666 ok Satan's minion. I may not have been 100% correct. She's from the west Indies via London and Africa and has all three distinct national identities....

[@stephencollins9062]

@@obisan666 I don't know anything other than what's been exposed already

[@Greenpoloboy3]

I just think it's safer not to speak to anyone anymore. Just avoid eye contact too.

[@yumba-uz4dn]

right !!!!!😅

[@dbcooper28]

😂😂😂😂

[@patriciasurmon5702]

Spot on.

[@gilgameshur5366]

Spot on. Its more peacefull to just mind ones own business instead og engaging in This sick illogical retarded theater.

[@sallylambert7552]

And dont leave the house or answer the phone.

[@gburahbondo2948]

Honestly I am African. I don't think it's a crime to ask someone where they came from. We're Africans living in Europe. All she should have said is my parents are immigrants. But I was born here.

[@joneschilufya867]

People need to know that we have different life experiences. Some of us don't relate to what someone may label "racism" but we shudnt take away from people that are able to notice it even in it's most subtle form. Ngozi being born in the UK I'm sure she's lived thru the traumas of being reminded shes not British enough all her life. Most of UK immigrants have no choice but to be nice abt such questions however that's a different view from someone born from there.

[@Ajanla]

People don’t have to give you the answers you want and you must be willing to accept that.

[@mikewazz8986]

I don't think grouping Black people is necessarily good because not all black people come from Africa.

[@dianemccloud5990]

Why is it necessary to tell where one is from, if it were a white britt, would she of said, where are you from??? Most likely not, she would of assumed they belonged....

[@freddiebiscuit9703]

@Nandi Makubalo So if your birth name was Betty would you change it to something more ethnic, would you wear a tribal dress and moreover, if you were offended by a question at such an event would you quietly take an official aside (Camilla was only feet away) and air your concerns or would you scamper off to let the world know through social media. The anti-white racist was out to cause mischief in support of her racist views on white people and the RF and her support of Meghan and Harry the dim witted!

[@deenieteenie3934]

It is highly suspicious that this has broken now in the wake of the Prince and Princess of Wales visit to Boston USA. Also highly suspicious that a senior (retiring)police officer in London has released details of (his words) disgusting threats against Harry's wife's life online, there are threats to all real senior royals online, including their children, yes the sugars will threaten children. He provided no proof of arrests, charges, or court appearances and convictions. He also had to sign the official secrets act which prevents him disclosing anything which is not in the public domain. He now should be accountable for that, I hope he reflects and wonders if it was worth it. Does anyone else see who's foot stamp is behind this?

[@dianestevens2659]

Yes

[@kettle2293]

It literally happened yesterday.

[@philippawallacedunlop9393]

I too noticed the interesting timing of these events, and that it was the secret service guy’s last act before retirement. “.... hmmmm 🤔..... ... .. ....” I thought to myself

[@calikiwi]

Yes absolutely!

[@nataliekhanyola5669]

Imagine dismissing the real life experience that POC go through and racism just because your favourite royals are unconvinced by it. Racism is clearly an issue within the royal family, the fact that you don't care speaks volumes about your character.

[@Kenny-lz3gh]

I'm african. Born and raised. If i saw someone dripping head to toe in some sort of traditional asian attire, and we were talking, im going to ask them where they are from. And if that person answers with," im coming from a charity" I'd assume that they didn't get my question and try to rephrase. I think its pretty simple. Trying to passive aggressively answer an old woman and be surprised when she didn't understand it is crazy

[@spicyingrid1]

You are missing the point then. The problem is how persistent she was that is rude and offensive to anyone of any race. It's like let me tell you where your from. That would upset anyone.

[@freddiebiscuit9703]

@@spicyingrid1 YOU are the one missing the point by several miles. MARLENE was there to cause mischief backed by BLM who help fund her charity. The charity askes everyone who requests help where they are from! She is anti-white, anti RF and, if you look at the transcription (which btw had not been validated as true and we know this person tells lies, as she did to Jeremy Vine ) she was both obtuse and rude. She is a race baiter in short.

[@deidradahl2802]

@@spicyingrid1 Why are Africans ashamed to proudly say ,I was born in Britain but am from Africa? It's because of the rampant disorder and corruption all over Africa. How does anyone know the questioning was persistent? it's her word alone, and so what? Migrants and their offspring are so proud to be British, they are offended if they are presumed to be otherwise . I once asked a white person where he was from, because of his accent, he told me he was born in London of Polish parents, and grew up amongst Polish migrants. his mixture of accents is so beautiful, no offence was meant, none was taken

[@joannabosededixon3734]

Nobody ever ask the whites where they are from, it does not matter where they end up in the world. I am currently living in Dubai with my husband where a white person can say "I am English, South African, Australian, Canadian, American, New Zealander etc BUT nobody then goes on to insist the whites explain where they were "from, from originally", a question they keep asking us whenever we say we are from the UK, Germany, USA etc and THAT IS THE ISSUE! Not too long ago Bosnians arrived in the UK and now the same children that grew up with my now 32 year old son, have assimilated into the British culture and they are not being asked where they were originally from because you cannot tell them apart from white British! This is a self-entitled question. The black British lady was born in England, grew up in England and speaks with an English accent and yet the white entitled lady in question, had the audacity to express her exasperation by saying "I can see I am going to have trouble getting an answer...", that to me, is condescending. This attitude is absolutely tiring! Who are they to continue to question us and our children on this issue??

[@deidradahl2802]

@@joannabosededixon3734 If Africans were not ashamed of their ancestry, they would proudly say, my background is from Africa. Blacks and other minorities will never be British, just like a white person, will never be readily accepted as an African. It's how we were socialized. It's history, I have accepted that a long time ago

[@nancyrobertson8661]

Really disgusting how an old woman's inappropriate comments were weaponized by an attention seeking rabble rouser.

[@natija25]

This is so blown out of proportion. Lady Hussey is 83 years, give her some slack.

[@filipepedro8272]

the age card now? lol 83 should have more control in her mouth

[@evolution.revolution101]

@@filipepedro8272 what about if she was mentally ill? Is that also a card?

[@laurieparker-stuart868]

Disagree with the lady. It is not nice to badger anyone over anything. As for your obvious prejudice against the aged, this is horrid.

[@ejemba1972]

I totally agree with you. I don't believe at all she meant to disrespect the woman. She was just being curious as most elderly people are. If she was offended she could have just simply walked away. Why disgrace an old lady and loyal companion to our beloved late queen? Also the press is blowing this out of porportion. I think this is sad and I hope the woman affected is proud of herself. Its not everytime people mean to be racist. Sometimes it just poor judgement. As a person of colour, I have often experienced racism but I first try to understand the context before I adopt a measured response. Sometimes it’s best just to ignore. Why give another person the power to affect your mood ?

[@pennelopesibuyi2991]

Is she 83 or is she not racist??

[@ChineseHistorian2022]

I was born in China and live in Canada, had lots of questions like this asked to me over the years, never been offended by any of it, some people are just curious, no ill intent. We are getting to the point where everyone is afraid to talk now because everything can be viewed as offensive, racist or homophobia. I made a reaction video to this, the world needs to change as a whole, we are going backwards.

[@bernie5673]

True

[@saraabdu9746]

Exactly ! Why feel ashamed to say where one comes from!

[@theloniousm4337]

It is mostly one race that has only one card to play.

[@whyaminotoriginal]

@@theloniousm4337the pale people?

[@tastypymp1287]

@@whyaminotoriginal Who are they?

[@renaebruce-miller]

What many people dont realize that these questions move past the common " Where are you from" questions and become more of an interrogation. From the perspective of the British Culture that has traditionally used Africans and Caribbeans to fight their wars and rebuild their Country and then told they were not welcome in the UK by rewarding the blacks who slaved for them, fought their wars and rebuilt their country with mass deportations 50 years after the fact ( See Windrush) ( See Jamaicans in RAF WWII). Many of their children are being told they are not british and denied citizenship.. This Hussey woman was disgusting and insensitive. I find that tone, temperature, place and time was disregarded with the purpose of objectifying Ms. Fulani. I myself am proud to answer the question, I speak clear english with a Caribbean accent but solidly American. The where are you from question has many answers..sometimes its confusing..I may answer based on what I think the person meant.. In a business setting where I represent my company, it means WHAT COMPANY ARE YOU FROM? FULANI WAS CORRECT HERE. In a peer to peer setting the question means, where around these parts are you from? So Me, I say where my house is. FULANI is correct here ! In an informal one on one setting the question means, I hear a slight accent, you act and look a little different..where are you from? In this personal space, where I have gathered personal curiosity, I can say I am Jamaican by birth, an American National and a Resident of wherever I am living.. Sometimes however someone throws the personal question with inflection and tone to objectify me personally and I instinctively always say where I am living..because I assume they really dont want me to get so personal in a public setting.. This interrogation was awkward for Ngosi Fulani and downright offensive, designed to objectify her. It was past curiosity. What the Hussey should have said was: " I am curious, are you of African or Caribbean Heritage?" She could have picked out the thing that fascinated her the most, Wow your hair is just marvelous! can you tell me a little about yourself? Your name is beautiful! Who gave you such an amazing name? These words when used correctly encourage conversation and do not condescend as the Hussey did.

[@traceymcintyre6265]

They help rebuild the failing economy after WW2.

[@dishonest-corset4942]

If someone asked me where I’m from I would be proud to say. I asked my Ghanaian grandmother if she would be offended, if a white English person asked where she is from? She said “I wish someone would ask where I’m from. I’d be so proud.”

[@barwadilekolori8687]

But this one is from Britain, she was born here

[@dishonest-corset4942]

@@barwadilekolori8687 I was born here too, and I’m not offended when people ask me where I’m from because I don’t look native. I’m mixed race. All four of my grandparents are from different countries. I’m proud to be multigenerational mixed. I’m proud of my Scottish heritage too

[@alanw2036]

Exactly - ancestry is something to be proud of. Why is the BBC calling this racist to ask where her ancestors are from? I'm British, and we all descended from various peoples originally (Vikings, Romans, Germans etc). I've got blonde hair, so on numerous occasions I've had British people ask if my grandparents were Germans or Dutch. It's a legitimate question because I don't "look" British.

[@lindabowman2868]

Dressing, hair and clothes obviously confused the older woman, maybe even hard of hearing too. Phillip would have said far more btw and noone would have said a word!!!

[@robertclark2998]

@@alanw2036 "Why is the BBC calling this racist"? Because the BBC is racist. This conversation was reported by them verbatim. A bit odd unless it was recorded. Total setup.

[@waimunyan7007]

Used to think asking about the weather was a good way to start a conversation.

[@dinajose7co]

😇🤣

[@l.l6700]

😂😂😂

[@GKP999]

How is the weather where you are from? LOL!

[@megacrazyt]

Your from china

[@megacrazyt]

Also used to be able to ask where someone is from. What a shithole my country has become

[@nimomohamed3937]

That is crazy.. I am Somali and never get offended if someone asks where I am from. Its interesting.i ask my colleagues all the time.

[@neldajohnson5174]

She claims to be British born but yet wear African attire doesn’t sound like she is proud being British born, So what can she expect when wearing this attire

[@yumba-uz4dn]

I have a friend from Ethiopia, I was curious to know from which part of Africa she was from. Every culture has its beauty and it is interesting to discover it and learn about it. If I see a super blond white haired person, I am equally curious. It looks that this Fulani is ashamed of her heritage.

[@mochiraydonu]

Same I'm from barbados where this ladies parents are from, why couldn't she just say that and also does anyone know if she changed her last name cause that isn't Barbadian.

[@Ebilcake]

@@neldajohnson5174 She runs a charity for only black people, has links to black lives matter and has publicly been anti monarchy /royal family, she's clearly anti white and doesn't consider herself British at all, she's also a huge fan of Megan.

[@thomscott1247]

Well,..........Ms 'Fulani's' connection and being sponsered by the Corrupt BurnLootMurder Gang of Grifters should be checked out. Marlene Headley is as FAKE as her name ! Ngoni Fulani,.....African Cos Play Dress,....Rasta Dreadlocks + Makeup that real Rastafarian Women do not Slap on,........What an F ing Freak Show !

[@EP3mentalist]

If I was born in Japan and had Japanese citizenship, yet dressed in a way that was not Japanese and spoke Japanese with a foreign accent, then I was asked where I was from by an 83 year old Japanese lady ...I could understand her confusion if I kept saying I was from Japan without mentioning my actual heritage.

[@rocketfire8416]

That's not how you get Japanese citizenship 😅

[@EP3mentalist]

@@rocketfire8416 That's why I used the word "and". Because they're 2 different things.

[@user_4046]

It's so absurd to compare Japan and the UK, even culturally. The British society is diverse; Japanese society is near monoethnic. I can go on and on. Also the context and the manner you're asked any question makes huge difference, especially by a complete stranger

[@joannabosededixon3734]

She did not speak English with a foreign accent, she is British born and grew up in England. Nobody ever ask the whites where they are from, it does not matter where they end up in the world. I am currently living in Dubai where a white person can say "I am English, South African, Australian, Canadian, American, New Zealand etc., and NOBODY then goes on to insist the whites explain where they were "from, from originally", a question they keep asking us whenever we say we are from the UK, Germany, USA etc and THAT IS THE ISSUE! Not too long ago Bosnians arrived in the UK and now the same children that grew up with my 32 years old mixed race son, have assimilated into the British culture and they are not being constantly asked where they were originally from because you cannot tell - they are white! This is a self-entitled question. The lady appeared not to be innocent because she had the audacity to express her exasperation by saying "I can see I am going to have trouble getting an answer..." This is absolutely tiring! Who are they to continue to question us and our children on this issue??

[@MyName-cw4yr]

@@joannabosededixon3734 "nobody ever asks white where they're from" wrong, everywhere I go in the uk when meeting new people we always ask where abouts are you from, it a polite way of getting to know someone, this crazy black chic just wanted to pull the race card and earn some victim points. It's nothing to do with race and everything to do with culture......

[@acptelford1307]

Anybody can take offence at anything if they really want to.

[@Fingersofjoy]

Yes because to be offended is a choice..so why do fools complain about being offended when they chose to be...

[@dianestevens2659]

It didn't sound racist, as the lady was in African dress it was a relevant comment

[@1Grande55]

@comment1ism People dress and wear what they please. Because someone dress in Jeans a shirt. Will you interrogate them until they say that they come from a farm in California?

[@proselytizingorthodoxpente8304]

@@1Grande55 'Interogate' - a deliberately loaded word. Spiteful. I do so hope that one day you are outed as a racist.

[@ritacorrieri9172]

@@1Grande55 if they were wearing jeans and a shirt at an event at Buckingham Palace? Yes.

[@Buster_Piles]

And wearing an octopus on her head. Weird.

[@proselytizingorthodoxpente8304]

@Jasonv van Heerden She was making polite conversation. If you stopped the royals from asking where people were from, you'd cut out a good 60% of their usual banal banter. They'd all just stand there in awkward silence.

[@sallychambers5927]

FFS when will this nonsense end, haven't we got real problems to deal with

[@studor6515]

She knew what she was saying and purposely evaded the question. She was from African/Caribbean decent so why not say so.

[@sting6ph]

Lady should have asked her that way then.

[@Aragorn333]

@@sting6ph If the Lady asked her in that way, she would probably get the same complaint as racism. That would happen anyway. God’s justice will be with her if she had no that intention.

[@lemcakes32422]

thats like saying why wont the royals say they are german on tv

[@public.public]

'from' and 'descent' are different words and different words have different meanings which generate different context.

[@fadakahelen8446]

She was so ashamed that she don't know nothing about where she came from .. here in Nigeria we dnt take name from other tribe and add to our birth name. (ngozi Fulani ) is a made up name , she understood the question but reuse to answer just to create controversia so people can recognize her ugly face .. p.s I am a Nigerian

[@ekeub73]

Wait a minute; I'm British, born and raised in Nigeria. I'm Igbo, from Delta State, but grew up, educated and worked in Lagos. The question of where one comes from is a human question. Asked by inquisitive people who are looking to learn something about other people. It's a great opening question for interesting conversations. And I've been asked variants of the question hundreds of time, over 90% by other Nigerians/Africans. I'm very disappointed by this unnecessary circus, and the action taken by the Palace. In all I've heard so far, there is NOTHING deserving losing a job over. Because of over sensitive people, everyone is scared to say anything to anyone, and society is losing. Why are we bent to destroy human curiosity, and what is the end game? Humanity cannot progress if we are scared to ask basic (to me, that's what this was) or STUPID questions.

[@arthurmackrell8154]

Agreed.

[@lemcakes32422]

she was born in Britain and said so

[@nafeesaebrahim1936]

We know who is behind this! Their titles have to go or there will be no end to this!

[@adisboy2140]

100% spot on Sis. I was born in London but spent my early years in Nigeria. I'm British but also Igbo. I get asked this all the time & I don't take offense as I am proud of my dual heritage. Why do people get so offended especially by an old lady who grew up in a different era? She was just curious. This victimhood thing is getting ridiculous.

[@alethiacampbell1365]

It's the way she was persistent and how asked! It was wrong

[@moniquel6273]

Growing up in the UK, this is a very common question, where are you from from? Is the question I got. I always anticipate this when meeting people, so I have the whole spiel rehearsed. I’m Caribbean, born here, my parents are born here but my grandparents came here from Jamaica. I do find it awkward but my attitude is I know what the implication of the question is so I’m going to answer it and keep it moving. Other people react differently. There is no right or wrong answer. People that feel more disconnected with their parents or grandparents culture and feel more aligned with their Britishness could take offense. My experience of alienation in this country as result from questions like this tend to make me shy away from claiming my birth country. I always tell people I’m Jamaican or Caribbean, even though born Jamaicans would beg to differ.

[@mcarter9839]

Growing up in this country being a white redhead I was always asked where I came from Ireland was the usual joke from them, I toughened up over the years. Having travelled this beautiful planet I too asked thousands of people where they were from just purely interested and learnt a great deal. Now back here in Englan I still ask people of all colour where they are from if they have an accent purely through interest. I met two women at a bus stop who asked me a few questions and I asked where are you from, they hesitated so I smiled and said your accents are lovely... French Polynesia! We are great friends now and send cards every year. Not all of us asking where are you from are being racist. You should try being a redhead in British schools with all the bullying and no one gave a damn😏

[@olaraay]

EXACTLY ! I say I'm born here , parents were born in .... because we all know what they really mean" where are you from" And its not a bad thing not forgetting your roots, we should celebrate it and not feel ashamed of it.

[@reasonncube6331]

The good ladies have been together in the Royal for many many years, why not questioned in early joining. Also yes nothing can change black no matter centuries, but asking a well known will lead the utter in to trouble

[@tastypymp1287]

Why do you find it awkward? Perhaps the problem is with you....

[@ibobeko4309]

The problem, she is not asking the question to start a conversation. She is asking the question to feel superior over her, snobbish people want to make it clear in the beginning that you are from poor african country and she is from Royal background. I am brown, i never ask people where they from it does not really matter to me.

[@verdiernoyama9681]

I find it so ridiculous

[@JK-qi4ni]

Scraping the barrel. What Ricky Jervais said... just because she's offended doesn't make her right

[@matchlight742]

But in this case, Hussey was wrong to continue her line of questioning. She has been working with the Royal family for many years which I would assume means she has had the opportunity to work with many people in a diplomatic sense. She should have been able to read the room and have known that her line of questioning was not being well received. In terms of the question itself, asking once is ok but to ask multiple times would imply she does not believe Fulani is british and now the onus is on her to “justify” that she is which imo is wrong.

[@suzannemckitterick83]

A 10-20' long spiral of hat or hair, 2' high, with many colored-patterned costume, beggared the question, "Ask me why I am presenting myself thus, I dare you!" (And if you ask me any questions to answer the question, I am crying racism. Just you wait and try me). Tell me this was not a setup!!! And the elderly Lady has been meeting people, inquiring about them, to visit with them and find some common ground for years and years and years. The RF bit this WOKE bait! Shame on them!!!

[@1Grande55]

Would she have interrogate any of the queen's family about anything?

[@pennypillow4445]

by that same logic i could go up to any old white person with mismatched off colour hair extensions, a bright orange superdrug spray tan and primark leggings from a 5pack and scream 'YOU MUST BE FROM ESSEX ARE YOU FROM ESSEX WHY ARENT YOU FROM ESSEX'

[@sandrajayandran]

@@pennypillow4445 sure you can

[@brettpilkington9539]

Victim blaming, why do you think people stay quiet? Exactly because of people like you!

[@barwadilekolori8687]

Why set up ? when did being oneself in their own identity been considered a set up.....children who are born here are British. At the point when explained she was born that could have ended the interview in my view ....

[@catemccool4100]

The guest was wearing traditional dress that represented her heritage. Who would not be interested in knowing where she was from. The woman is 83 years old. I don't think it was her intention to be racist. This is unfortunate. The guest missed a great opportunity to have a wonderful conversation with one of the Queen's closest friends. A bit of humor and patience could have made a big difference for everyone.

[@truckdriverredbone]

No, she was wearing a dress that represented the people she helps and just because she was, Hussy assumed prejudiciously that she was African. When the question was asked and answered, it should have stopped, and going beyond that was rude and racist.

[@catemccool4100]

​@@truckdriverredbone And how was Lady Susan supposed to know her outfit represented her patrons? And at 83, sometimes they don't always read the cues. BTW, my nieces are biracial and have told me they "know" if someone is truly making a racist remark or gesture and when it is a mistake. This is clearly not intentionally racist.

[@1Grande55]

The woman said that she is British. Hussy is not an illiterate granny.

[@truckdriverredbone]

@@catemccool4100 She could ask about her dress and not make assumptions on her skin colour, for a start. Yes, she is a very privileged 83yo, but the question needed to end after it was asked and answered, so to focus further on the way she looked showed Hussy's assumptions based on her prejudices, the definition of racism.

[@georgeparker7594]

Unfortunately these "victims" lack humour.

[@bellawatt586]

If you wear a traditional costume that is not recognizable what's the harm in asking where you are from. I was born and live in Africa and I could not identify that costume. Why is this woman's back ground not been checked. She is a member of the BL M she also has championed Megan and Harry on their lefty agenda. Inviting her to the palace is the biggest mistake. Ignore her.

[@itsonlyagame2722]

The BBC can't contain their excitement to get a story like this, any hint of racism and it's headline news for days. The reason Ms Fulani was "traumatised" is because she is a fraud and was uncomfortable giving a straight answer. Although she was wearing traditional African clothing and has an African name she is the daughter of Barbadian immigrants. Strange that she was named Ngozi Fulani while her twin sister is called Sandra Richards.

[@apollonia6656]

I am White and a do not think this silly story required all the air-time given to it : can I have a refund from my TV Licence? Ooops,that is racist.😂😂😂

[@ariesh-jk7258]

She’s not a fraud , you don’t even know what traditional African attire is . Please educate yourself before you speak

[@nomad9598]

@@ariesh-jk7258well said

[@itsonlyagame2722]

@@ariesh-jk7258 She is a fraud. Why else would she pretend to be African? Real name Marlene Headley, born in London, parents from Barbados, no connection to Africa at all. Please think before you speak.

[@jhb1493]

A fraud and race grifter.

[@emillynamakonzi103]

I am a black woman but that would not be an Insult to me we have to know when someone makes a genuine mistake. If you have such a name people will assume your from somewhere. My kids are American and they have African names but they can gladly say that our ancestors are from East Africa. Just like most of my white American friends they proudly tell me that they are Irish decent or any decent from Europe. We should give the people the benefit of the doubt

[@1Grande55]

She said that she is British.

[@vivstone4596]

Lots if people are sensitive to that, even though it not racism.

[@jamesygerrard2626]

You sound sensible! This black lady wears African style clothes and promotes her African heritage, but then pretends she’s offended. These people are dividing our races for their own selfish ends.

[@jamesygerrard2626]

@@1Grande55 but she was dressed in very non-traditional British attire. She was dressed like an African tribeswoman. We all know the old lady was only trying to make conversation and show an interest

[@priceandpride]

Asking where an African women is from? Is she not proud of her heritage?

[@blakedavid8302]

Well of course Ngozi Fulani who runs an African charity and was dressed in traditional African garb at the event is from the UK. Who could possibly make such a mistake that she was not originally from England?

[@michelleclarke8264]

Ngozi Fulani IS African

[@vivstone4596]

@@michelleclarke8264 Family is from the Caribbean.

[@AR-fb1nw]

I would've thought that the Lady may have wanted to ask Ngozi if she is carrying out any projects related to DV in her home country. However, she proved to have limited intellectual capacity as she danced around the mulberry Bush after a straightforward question. Mind you, that's as British as it gets.

[@vivstone4596]

lessons learned: don't ask people where they are from.

[@SomethingBeautifulHandcrafts]

@@vivstone4596 ask, just don't ask multiple times...

[@vlnow]

Total storm in a teacup. Ridiculous. Shes an old lady who was just curious about her heritage.

[@ananyaguptabhaya5515]

People are just overreacting to this issue. There's no problem in asking which part of the world people are from. Its similar to asking a person, which part of London, he is from. This was anything but a racist remark. This is just an example of useless overreaction.

[@Bungle-UK]

The woman in question is part of the group that will find racism in anything because it suits their ‘victim’ agenda. See M Markle for a classic example.

[@samcalven12]

Then you shouldn’t have commented since it isn’t a big deal to you

[@wills2408]

@@samcalven12 Why cannot comment? Her view is that it's overreaction

[@brettpilkington9539]

No as someone who is mixed English and Jamaican. I consider myself British, end of story. If someone kept asking me where I'm from when I've literally lived in the UK my whole life then yes I would be annoyed because you are basically suggesting I am not fully British or something. That's why it's an issue. It isn't an issue to you because you've never had to experience it. It's not like asking which part of London you are from at all, stop being ridiculous.

[@flamezodiac5736]

She already said she's British the hag wanted a different answer to what she was given so proceed in repeating the question.

[@lrak1965]

This woke culture is getting so ridiculous now. I'm Asian, I've been asked these kind of questions all the time where I live in the UK. These questions also came up at my country where I come from because we have so many islands, with different background, religions etc etc. It's not racist at all. To me, that's only showing that they are interested in me, in my culture. They want to learn about different world. That's a good thing!! The questions will definitely come up if I wear my national costume. It's the same as when people or even myself was wondering what my baby son will look like before he was born as his dad is white. That's just normal and natural question. My goodness...what can people say if everything is wrong now?

[@1Grande55]

Some of us are not🍋🍋🙄

[@kittygirl_thetortie498]

My sentiment exactly. I'm a south east Asian with Indian ancestry. See as simple as that. What is so offensive or insulting in telling people that? Especially when she is garbed in traditional costume and hairstyle AND named Ngoni Fulani?

[@wills2408]

This woke culture, especially with race is insane.

[@enfpchick]

You're so woke that you don't notice the obvious racist questions being asked of you to categorize you so people know how to treat you. Hopefully you teach your kid to recognize and shut that line of questioning down because I can guarantee their white immigrant friends won't be asked these questions.

[@lemcakes32422]

you think a british jewish orthodox is asked where he is from?

[@jackreacher5667]

My Partner is Black, we meet over 40 years ago, long before this multi, culti, crap that's being pushed on us now. Remembering my mother talking to my partner she used the word Negro, because she thought Black was insulting. We had to quickly correct her, and all was well, but misunderstanding happens, the lady in waiting is a different generation and in a protected bubble, when you ask some one from where they come from and they reply "Space Sista"( as is my under standing of the question/conversation) then confusion will happen. People need to be less sensitive and just get on with life.

[@ansahadu-baah2420]

This is not racist, I think every black individual should know where their roots originates from!

[@younasparvez9]

It's clear the lady was asking about her ethnicity. In fact today a black man came up to me and asked me where I was from while I was waiting for my bus. I told him I was born here and my parents came from Pakistan. He then said, oh I thought you were Italian because you dressing really nicely! I usually dress this way too :). He then asked me where I had bought my shoes. To which I said it was a gift and jokingly said if I see you again I'll let you know. 2min later he comes up to me again and writes his email address and says if you ever find out please let me know! I then asked him where he was from and he tells me he came from Nigeria. What a pleasant and easy conversation I had with a complete stranger. This whole palace exchange is completely ridiculous and insulting to real victims of racism. Shame on you Ngozi Fulani.

[@wokeisajoke6806]

Precisely!

[@Salman-Bin-Ahmed]

No you idio-t, you dont get it. The guy did not ask you in a racist way because he doesn't feel he is superior to you. Get it? How embarrassing. You paskitanis are embarrassment to your color and to your religion.

[@Mircose]

you will soon receive an email saying you inherited 1 million pounds. LOL

[@nothinglastsforever0000]

💯 people are so paranoid and sensitive about everything nowadays. 90s was the best

[@stephencollins9062]

@@Salman-Bin-Ahmed calm down racist.

[@lisanetgark415]

The guest should have just responded as she had done on her website. She typed that her parents moved to Great Britian from the Caribbean in the 1950’s. There, how hard was that? Not hard at all.

[@kemibello6812]

Ngozi was just being difficult.

[@GKP999]

Is the guest under a police interrogation? Fulani already answered that, "She is British." Why must Lady Hussey keep pushing for her heritage and racial background? If she is truly a lady, then don't patronize someone with her racist curiosity.

[@kemibello6812]

@@GKP999 why would you hide your heritage though when asked? You should be proud of where you’re from

[@GKP999]

@@kemibello6812 It did not appear to me that Fulani was hiding where is from. She was asked where she is from. She said She is of British Nationality. But Lady Hussey kept pushing for answer that she wanted to hear. Fulani is not at the event to entertain her curiosity about race, nationality and heritage.

[@JackRabbitLondon]

She did tell the lady that.

[@RisingAlways]

I don't necessarily think a person showing interest and being inquisitive about another person's ancestry should be considered "racist".

[@asif_avi]

😃

[@ArtHistoryProfessor]

As a Black American, I can truly say with categorical certainty, that it's disgusting people like you who are part of this ongoing problem and perpetuation of this type of hellishly infernal and archaically infuriating brand of old-guard, institutionalized racism. A typically entitled response from a racist white British a**wipe and classicist POS! FKO YOU WORTHLESS POS!!!!

[@tamarankhowani3334]

Asking basic questions is not racism. Please stop abusing that word. It's annoying.

[@stefanogizzler]

Am proud to be African, I don't care who thinks what!! My heritage is unchangeable!!

[@jjyoutube82]

Why are you proud?

[@lovebbygrl]

The same way the queen was proud to wear her AFRICAN jewels on her head. Stay proud!

[@jjyoutube82]

@@lovebbygrl no wonder she was, they're about the only good Africa has ever produced. Still doesn't answer the question though?

[@jjyoutube82]

@@lovebbygrl it's better it be on her head and the coltan put to some good use. As opposed to being wasted. 🖕🙊

[@ferryfabulous7250]

Hear hear

[@asa1973100]

If you don’t show any charity towards other people, especially an 86 year woman, how can you consider yourself to be a fit person to run one! Lady Hussey is an old woman and I'm sure meant none harm! Her life of service to the Queen would seem to bear this out.

[@Paul-rm9ev]

I understand your point and certainly being charitable is a noble virtue, but in this case, age is not an adequate excuse for racism whether intentional or not. The feelings of an invited guest were hurt, and she will carry that damaged memory for the rest of her life. Racism causes real harm and must be called out regardless of age, religious belief, intention, mistake or other reason. I am sorry that the person in this case was elderly, but she has had many years of "service" as pointed, therefore the Baroness had very little excuse for such a gaff.

[@gelaben26]

Even more reason I believe she was racially profiling the guest. It's time for the old guard to fall

[@debbiemohiosen147]

If Lady Hassie is 83 and had asked me that question I would have enjoyed telling her my family ancestry.My nigerian grandad served in the british army and was sent to fight in Burma to return and become a village chief because usually when I tell folks the story they want me to shut up about it and i dunno why...

[@annewade5932]

I would have loved to e x plain to Lady Hussey my 'fruit salad" blood that runs through my veins if ever I'm asked

[@honeybunch6473]

😂

[@mISSsophisa]

I’m Polish and I often ask people of all skin colours where are they from because I’m genuinely interested and I often cannot tell from their accents. I’m asked as well. All the time on the street even because I’m usually dressed as if I was going to the North Pole and the rest is wearing t-shirts

[@Shaolin91z]

LoL 😂. Nothing new here. LoL 😂. They knew about this lady for years

[@colors6692]

@@terrymurphy2032 Also in Ireland as a way of proposing a man will say "Would you like to be buried with my people"!!!

[@shayafendez7702]

Agenda. Poor Lady Hussey. Old people are confused half the time. Have mercy omgoodness

[@maggiedavies5312]

My daughter, white Caucasian blonde, lives in the USA and regularly gets quizzed where she’s from, South Africa? Australia? Ireland? She gets quizzed by old and young people because she sounds different. She’s never ever suggested it’s racist merely curiosity.

[@enfpchick]

But the difference is once she says where she's from the interrogation doesn't continue until they get the answer they deem fitting.

[@fds7476]

Well, its because she’s actually a foreigner, right?

[@steveo4991]

@@enfpchick Stop with the racist assumptions.

[@steveo4991]

@@fds7476 Based on what? Presumptions on how she looks or sounds? Well, I presume a non-white person called Ngozi is a foreigner in the UK. One is reasonable and one isn’t? Double standards.

[@alanw2036]

Exactly. I was saying in an earlier comment that I'm British but with blonde hair, so a lot of other Brits question me on where my ancestors actually came from (Germany, Holland, Sweden). It was always considered polite to show an interest in a person's family and heritage. When I see a British person with an unusual last name, I love asking them where it came from (Wales, Poland, Ireland etc).

[@dorislombardi8748]

This plays right into Markle’s lap! Now she really will have something to dwell on. This is an older woman give this woman a break she’s been with the queen for years and years. You have to be afraid to say anything at any time because someone will pull a race card out!

[@Yazzie101]

Exactly.. I’ve been asked a lot where I’m from and I don’t think it’s racism just inquisitive.. the lady should have just said oh my parents are from Caribbean or wherever but she’s a British national now! I would have been very pleased that someone took the time to find out about my heritage! The race card gets used too often for nothing! My god this lady served the queen for years!

[@1Grande55]

@@Yazzie101 She said that she is British.

[@tkk3852]

This was bad. You are trying to diminish how bad it was by acting like nothing happened here.

[@nataliekhanyola5669]

You royal rodents do love to support racists.🤢🤢🤢

[@wyndgrove9452]

Guess what? Most older people manage not to be horribly racist, somehow. Expect better from your fellow citizens.

[@sunyata4974]

When I went to the UK some years ago. The immigration officer exclaimed "oh, another bloody Australian". Bloody oath mate, I wasn't offended.

[@berry6467]

Another bloody Australian would be very different from another “African”. Black and Asian people have dealt with racism due to the colour of their skin and African heritage being scoffed at! You sound so dumb!

[@berry6467]

Ngozi has a lot of self respect to not tolerate such disrespect and racism! Since you don’t! Learn to have self respect from others who make racist remarks! Learn to stand up for yourself too!

[@HugeStirz]

@@berry6467 lol

[@ursulastaempfli759]

They just love the descendants of former convicts.

[@ursulastaempfli759]

@@berry6467 She is a lousy character and her name is not Ngozi Fulani but Marlene Headley this frumpy Oompa Loompa. They should have taught her a lesson and kicked her out because she wasn't even invited to attend.

[@wilsonhenry6620]

What harm has been done?

[@timmills8521]

It was obviously a question of heritage made by an 83 year old woman who's job was to do just that , ask guests questions and chat. Looking at the transcript the Siszta's lady, wearing Afro Caribbean clothing, didn't wish to engage at all in any conversation and jumped to offense at the first hurdle when none was intended or given .. Lady Hussy at that point upon the poor response to the question should of moved on to another person, but then that would of been all over twitter ten minutes later like this incident was except it would read"Royal ignores black woman" The cynical might think someone went there ready for this .

[@arthurmackrell8154]

Agreed.

[@zacharywilson9596]

She did not "jump to offense at the first hurdle", she jumped to offense after she was asked the question three times, even after she said she was from the United Kingdom. It seems to me like the royal aide simply refused to believe this woman was British, despite being told she was born here.

[@babalu-oc6iu]

The lady hussey acted like an old bitty. Should have smiled and cut the conversation short. I get asked similar questions, if I am indian or greek. I just say no. Once a little kid asked if I was chinese. My brother jokinkly said the kid had never sern a chinese. Years later, at an airport, two little boys were playing with my cat and talking to me. One came back a little later and sheepshly said his friend wanted to know if I was chinese. We laughed. It was just curiosity on their part, but we laughed because I do not look chinese at all.

[@Aragorn333]

@@zacharywilson9596 If the first and the second questions still lead to misunderstanding of what were asked, I can’t see the third one would be offensive nor racism.

[@zacharywilson9596]

@@Aragorn333 It just strikes me as an odd question to ask. Nobody has ever asked me my ethnic origins, but I have been asked "where are you from?", which has always meant "where are you based?".

[@DutchJoan]

The palace should reinstate Lady Hussey!! Ngozi Fulani dressed as if she were invested in her heritage. If I do that, I want to be noticed and recognised for what I'm invested in. Lady Hussey genuinely, though maybe clumsily, inquired after Fulani's investment. And instead of simply answering the first time she asked and explaining the facts to her, Fulani left her hanging and then complains about it on social media. Fulani is the disgrace, so disrespectful to the elderly and so disingenuous in her attire.

[@arthurmackrell8154]

Well said.

[@apollonia6656]

A'll this is so one-sided. Fulani's version and that makes it the truth ? Stop walking on egg shells! Re-instate Lady Susan Hussey because this is a slur. This lady has done more service to her nation in one year than Fulani will ever do for the UK in her life time! Anyway,when the truth is found out,the BBC and the rest will not say a word. Ironic,isn't it ?

[@janiekcarney5482]

It wasn’t one question. It was an interrogation. Getting to the bottom of this!!! Insisting??? It wasn’t any of her business.

[@megacrazyt]

If you dont ask...

[@maryjones4029]

I disagree, the older lady was asking a question "where are you from" and because this question appeared to be misunderstood, she was attempting to clarify what she was asking. There was no 'challenging' or racism and people need to be start standing up against those who want to play the victim. I could equally say the black lady was deliberately being evasive to put the Palace in a bad light. No apology was necessary and it's appalling the Palace felt threatened enough to make one.

[@samo6083]

@Mary Jones she said she was British. And at the point she said" I don't know they didn't keep records " it's obvious to anyone that she came from slavery. At that point she was just pushing for God knows what reason

[@blueskysummit6153]

@@maryjones4029 No, she was being deliberately rude, obtuse, and entitled. She alone put the palace in a "bad light." Who the hell is she? She's a prime example of someone who has overstayed their welcome. The "black lady" answered all of her questions, and that old b!tch wasn't satisfied. I am a black American from North Carolina. If someone continued to badger me, they would certainly rue the day. WTF? If someone tells you where they are from, accept it and leave it alone. Who was that old crone to challenge her? The comment, "now, we're getting somewhere," from the old coot shows she knew she was being an ass.

[@heartlocket91]

I just think it was a misunderstanding. No offence was actually intended.

[@ross8474]

Dreadful this is the black lady set this up. If we can not ask where are Oregon is we have nothing left to say .The black lady is well out of order .

[@hayamtimimi8261]

She shouldn't apologize, it's common being asked where are you from? I'm proud to be asked that question.

[@MSMS-ug3zu]

I think the tone of this old lady's voice was not pleasant.

[@hayamtimimi8261]

Then she should be taken into consideration because of her age and her era. Their bringing up and character are different according to their era. I'm glad and happy to be brought up in a multi-cultural environment.

[@alexb5815]

Unfortunately the BBC could not be further from the mark with this. She is a British born lady who changed her name to an African name was wearing traditional African attire and dreadlocks with the Jamaican flags colour in her hair. She has not integrated into British culture and gets mortally offended by a question that I as a white person also constantly get asked … mainly by people who were born overseas but live here. This is a non storey and in blowing it up it has highlighted an issue. In London where English white are in the minority now how much longer can these spurious complaints be taken seriously

[@gelaben26]

Stop justifying old racist tendencies

[@michaelheliotis5279]

I'm White and people ask me all the time where I'm from when they hear my surname. I've even had people ask where I'm _really_ from when I tell them I'm a New Zealander. So yes, a White person could totally get asked that question if they have an unusual sounding name, and the only time I don't get asked is when they already recognise it as Greek. Fulani is literally _trying_ to make herself into a victim. This was a character assassination.

[@apollonia6656]

Fulani should be charged for character assassination...absolutely. This will spiral out of control. What makes her believable ? Is it because of her colour? Well,well....that is the rub!

[@istvanglock7445]

I really don't see how Fulani was trying to make herself into a victim. Hussey was the one driving this conversation.

[@wokeisajoke6806]

@@istvanglock7445 I would urge you to perhaps listen to the alleged conversation again. Fulani (her present name), is very evasive to an innocent question asked by someone who is known for being gracious and kind. So, perhaps to not be seen as rude, Lady Susan persists. Fulani is wearing "traditional garb" so the question is reasonable. If I wore my dirndl out to an event you can bet I would be asked a lot of questions. If I wore my kilt, people would maybe ask me which clan I am representing. Fulani was inviting questions, in my opinion, however she didn't want to answer until the right question was asked. She made sure to be as evasive as possible until the perceived "racist" question was resorted to. I mean, take a hint Fulani, Lady Susan is trying to make polite conversation based on observations. At no point was she rude. Maybe a little overzealous. So it is my opinion that Fulani created her very own victim moment because nothing in that conversation, to me at least, had the least intention of racism. If I were in Fulani's shoes I would brag about my ancestors and give a shout out to the region the "traditional garb" came from. Just saying.

[@maryatkinson2006]

@@istvanglock7445 we only have Fulani/Treadley's word for that. Quite a feat to claim to be able to recall that long a conversation word for word hours or days later too. Remarkable. She wrote it all down just in case anyone asked her - i.e. for the media- some time afterwards, apparently. That is an exceptionally unusual short term memory to recall every word, particularly as she continued to socialise (she lied that she stood in a corner, in fact she went on to talk to Queen Camilla, among others) throughout the event. And just to round it off, she had never been invited either.

[@nzingha3726]

Its not whats being asked its the way its being asked

[@donnadeandean2720]

The elderly woman asked an innocent question, although she was unaware.

[@touchermoi9141]

It is not what you ask but its the way it was asked…maybe…oh well we weren’t there so cant really be judgemental

[@bazle64]

Sounds about white

[@suemutesi]

She didn’t ask one question it’s like there was a questionnaire to fill

[@suemutesi]

When you don’t know someone very well don’t touch someone’s hair and shift it Idont understand 🤔

[@suemutesi]

Keep your hands to yourself

[@melbaker8620]

I feel so sorry for Lady Hussey...I think the Palace should have shown some back bone for Lady H. Personally I don't ever question anyone where they're from as I am aware of sensitivity to the feeling of not belonging.

[@arthurmackrell8154]

Most people love to talk about their heritage and backgrounds. It's a better conversation opener than the weather. Maybe in the future you ask white people where they're from and coloured people about the weather. I'm sure they'll still manage to pull the race card.

[@normamcneill151]

She's an old lady and probably wasn't being racist just curious

[@c13rooks99]

It shows that William is more woke than we're told, it's time these royal pretenders were overthrown, billions wasted on these ponces, let's start putting the Channel illegals in their empty palaces, Buckingham Palace has 775. 🤔

[@unalee1591]

We all have a root. So it does not matter if people ask me where I am from. Proud of my mother country.

[@lornalewis7262]

That is not the Issue why do she have to asked her that and she responded she is British

[@tracybrown2638]

@@lornalewis7262 if a black woman had ask that it would not be a problem she is using this for attention some blacks today is using everything they can find against white people as racism, I’m a black woman saying this and find it crazy I understand racism exist but it’s going too far and disgraceful it’s as if their is hatred going on against Asians , Jewish and white people why no one talks about blacks hate against Asians or Jewish people why are African Americans seem to think it’s okay to be racist towards other race of people. Are we suppose to live in the past of racism be angry all day everyday. Someone asking me where I’m from is not racist or where my peoples from just answer the questions why she so hurt and mad because it’s a white woman asking I can’t with society anymore they bash you for everything.

[@mariedeziel4004]

A white woman would not have been grilled like that. Shameful!

[@backto-il9ne]

Just shut up. No one would ask a white Brit whose family has been in the UK since the 1950s where they are "really from." Don't be daft. Someof you are just persistent on being stupid and ignorance.

[@BeBe-vh4ry]

@@mariedeziel4004 because British people are white.....

[@doreenlevett796]

Why didn't she express her concerns to people at the time instead of going to social media/press? It is interesting that this came up just as the Sussexes are going to receive yet another award. Many people are only to happy to talk about their ancestry. This eldery woman has spent most of her life in service to her country and now a few questionable remarks her life's work is tarnished forever. Again this could have been addressed privately at the time it happened.

[@annecelestin8534]

It’s sound like a cover up, they need to let people know who they are

[@stephenburning2502]

I'm Stephen from Missouri and you

[@shweefranglais7900]

Her real name is Marlene Headly she was born in London and her parents were from Barbados. She has said in a previous interview her parents told her not to trust white people. She changed her name and now dresses as an African woman, She is an anti monarchist. Her previous tweets have called the royal family racist and has even accused them of domestic violence against Meghan Markle. She went there with an agenda and got what she wanted. Her charity is backed by BLM. They only help women of Caribbean or African descent. They refused to help a mixed race woman because she was told she was of privilege (not black enough). and she has the temerity to talk about racism.

[@gregoryuk]

Queen really did hold everything together.

[@hmmmmm2634]

….and what an amazing job she did . What with philandering Charles, toe sucking Fergie and of course the cherry on the cake…Andrew ! Pardon my sarcasm

[@endorkugo]

right? everything coming apart after she passed. true queen.

[@lyndagripton4406]

Glad she isn't here to witness this

[@stephfoxwell4620]

Charles is a vacuous hippy.

[@lindabowman2868]

Don't remember her 'controlling" Prince Phillip!!! I've seen a book of his faux pas !!!

[@assiyaq4346]

It might be racist or very inquisitive questioning. I'm British Asian, born in Kenya, brought up in the UK since age 5. My parents and grandparents were born in Kenya. My parents moved to the UK in early 1960s. I went to Saudi 15 years ago, and every single shopkeeper asked my heritage. They would ask me where I was from. I would answer UK. No, where are you from, I would answer London, thinking that they didn't understand, however, every one knows London. No, where are you really from?" They would point out my skin colour. That I was too light to be African and too dark to be white European. I figured that they wanted the root of my heritage. Which is complicated to explain, so I would say India. Just because its much easier. Even now, most people I meet , especially people from Arab /Asian countries want to know my heritage. I think its just an inquisitive thing. I mean, I'm a Muslim woman, I wear a scarf, that should be enough for other Muslims. No, they want the entire genealogical bloodline. Its interesting.

[@1Grande55]

Hussy is not an Ignorant person.

[@Yazzie101]

Same here people are just inquisitive it’s not about racism .. I didn’t feel that!!

[@Plum_bird]

I’m glad you are not uncomfortable with this line of questioning but it does not stop it from being invading which many find to be inappropriate.

[@sebastianguerre6868]

I'm white but if I was born in Zululand and a Zulu asked me where I'm from I think it would be a reasonable question. I don't look like a Zulu you see. If I did they wouldn't have asked. Zulus are an ethnic group like the English so I wouldn't say that I was a Zulu, I'd say I was born here but I'm English.

[@PA28Ace]

But you thought you would tell us anyway

[@leet3207]

Maybe she was asking about her cultural heritage as it seems she was dressed in more of an african outfit than a western one so that would imply Ngoza Fulani is proud of her cultural roots and Lady Hussey was asking where her family originally came from although the question could of been a bit more diplomatic from what i have read. Storm in a teacup if u ask me.

[@Elise2010able]

Maybe she should have asked , who are you representing? she probably would have found fault with anything a Elderly white women could have said to her. Poor Lady Hussy to be harassed this way by some cancel culture plant.

[@brettpilkington9539]

But she told her where she was from and she wouldn't drop it.

[@mrknowles1540]

@@brettpilkington9539 yet the conversation stopped after she was told her parent come from the Caribbean🤔

[@yomarrobert]

Perhaps if she had simply been asked what is her cultural heritage,since she was dressed as an African and had adopted an African name she would not have had a leg to stand on,especially as she herself ,on radio 4 talked about "In my culture..." indicating a distinct difference to British culture .I can only say that she is a predator ,similar to a crocodile waiting for some innocent prey to enter the Woke waters whereupon she will snap and drag them under.This is purely malicious.

[@stephfoxwell4620]

No she said Hackney. But she is from Kilburn ,with Barbadian parents.

[@deidradahl2802]

As a person of color, I have asked acquaintances and they have asked me, where are we from originally. White people are indigenous to Britain, so it's natural to ask a Chinese or African looking person , who is not white where they are from. It's time for blacks to take the chip off their shoulders

[@karwinchau4684]

I believe it was a misunderstanding and miscommunication. As a fellow minority there are some people that will question our ethnicity, out of curiosity. I’m not saying this because I’m team royal palace. That is not true I’m speaking out of pure honesty and experience.

[@nataliekhanyola5669]

It's Racism!! Call it what it is.

[@tkk3852]

There is someone who asks out of curiosity and another one who asks out of hatred. It all depends on how it is done.

[@karwinchau4684]

@@tkk3852 the way, the lady asked I felt was out of her own curiosity/educational learning. It didn’t felt offensive at all and apparently she was right hence “Caribbean”.

[@simonwatson4153]

If one dresses up as a Zulu Queen one should expect to be asked from whence one comes.

[@enfpchick]

And once one said they were British, that would logically be the end of that conversation.

[@kelvinjutemills]

Frankly, people in their 80s are quite liable to ask the same question as Lady Hussey. It's no more than curiosity...not racist. An accusation which panders to the PC Brigade. Thank God, I'm in my 80s, and I'm on the slippery slope, and I don't have to live too much longer amongst spineless, clueless idiots.

[@samo6083]

Did you forget to add that her hair was touched like some animal. Forget race for a second, if you're asking someone something and they are not giving straight up answers they probably feeling UNCOMFORTABLE, but then to keep pushing to the point of TOUCHING their hair is crazy. How out of touch are you to not understand that's unacceptable not just from a race standpoint but from a social standpoint too. Covid is over, you are able to step out your house to see how social interactions work uno😂😂

[@lornalewis7262]

Mind your own business

[@jaynekranc8607]

This is a great travesty of justice. I've been in England, Ireland and Wales. When people asked me where I was from I said CHICAGO because I knew they were trying to figure out my midwestern accent specifically. I'm sick of seeing people bully an 86 year old woman.

[@denmanwarren2696]

I'm afraid you just don't get it, much as Lady Susan. If I thought it would help I would be happy to explain why, although this is not the greatest racist injustice in the world, it is something that certain people, and institutions need to explore further.

[@Surestart106]

Nobody bullied her, she has a record of being a racist. Her past just caught up with her. She would have gone to her grave saying yeah! I got away with it.

[@AmitSingh-xp4xm]

@@Surestart106 And the hair touching!What would you have done if she started touching your hair?

[@alkazar625]

@@AmitSingh-xp4xm what harm is there? It's a weak old lady admiring you. If you feel uncomfortable voice your discomfort.

[@AmitSingh-xp4xm]

@@alkazar625 Number one no one NO ONE SHOULD BE TOUCHING ANYONE'S HAIR IT IS BLASTED RUDE!YOU NEVER EVER DO THAT NOT EVEN WITH STRANGE PEOPLE I KEEP MYSELF FREE AS TO GIVE OTHERS SPACE NO TOUCHING WHATSOEVER!!

[@Decent2426]

There was nothing like that. Why RF did not hear Lady H side of story ?!

[@proudmganda1159]

Really

[@random6809]

15 minutes of fame achievement unlocked.

[@jamesygerrard2626]

and some more funding 💰

[@Qacc6]

For the ossified "Lady-in-waiting"? Because I still don't care what she was or is or will be.

[@appletree6741]

And white Lady destroyed

[@TheSapphire51]

I really do not see why this should be such a problem

[@flipzy5091]

because you're white

[@valansley]

This is RIDICULOUS

[@helencheung2537]

These predators make a problem out of anything. They lie in wait for something to be "offended" about. Some even wear camouflage to lure prey into their trap.

[@hjaimealmeida]

It is a shame what the Palace did to Lady Hussey. Lady Hussey was not racist at all in her dialog with that woman. If Lady Hussey had had that conversation with a white scotish woman no one would have said a word. It is a shame that a life of work was not regreted ... and it's a shame everybody is making a judge based on the record of ONE person only. It's a shame how the royals behaved. And the all episode is being used against british white comunity. A shame!

[@Cespar997]

I mean I'd generally ask that question based on someone's accent rather than skin colour. That being said if someone was wearing another culture's clothing then I would probably be curious and ask about it. It comes down to intent to offend. If there is intent to offend or just curiosity misunderstood?

[@christophermclaughlin5650]

The intent to offend nowadays is constituted in the mind of the offended rather than the person asking, and this is enough for them to feel able to express faux outrage at someone asking an obvious question

[@Trollika_Devi]

That's fine but would you keep going once they've told you they were born in Britain or would you back off? This woman was being a c#nt. It wasn't an innocent question about somebody's ambiguous identity

[@lisakeell7343]

I'm asked if I am New Zealand or Australian, my accent, I just laugh and so born here lived abroad a bit of everything even African in my DNA

[@TheAymsa]

@@lisakeell7343 Kent?

[@jamesygerrard2626]

The only intent at play was the black activist’s intent to be offended and the likes of the BBC’s intent to make it a big story

[@dkris3924]

When asked about where you from far more traumatizing than the real cause of the event, violence against women Such a delicate woman

[@lukemurray4950]

Woman make up the lowest group that are victims of violence. All these movements speak of female privilege that violence is so rare towards them that when it happens it's so shocking.

[@Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke]

her black ancestors were tougher.

[@richmrstonestone]

Yes , because a black lady was offended. That's international news lol. International cry baby WOKEtards.

[@v.a.993]

@@Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke people of Asian descent are routinely asked in the U.S.. "where are you from?" Even if they are 1st or 14th or 89th generation U.S. citizens.

[@frensellchapmandouglas3332]

Pure Ignorance at its best, your the gift that keeps giving 👌

[@Unknown15916]

Wow ! In the USA, that exchange is basically "polite small talk" !!!

[@sjboxoffice]

I was always doubting it is Melania Trump's issue. Being in this situation more than 100 times- I made myself believe Melania Trump is the most bullied person on this planet- and she is from ex-Yugoslavia. On another hand- she picks her husband- not me - tho I still believe she is manipulated victim of human trade- Case ERASED 1991- Slovenia. Great way to manipulate election results.

[@blueskysummit6153]

Where are you from? It's not polite small talk in my neck of the woods. I know when I'm being grilled.

[@druunderwood5602]

@@blueskysummit6153 Grilling in the woods is likely to start a fire, Dont they teach you kids anything nowadays?

[@arthurmackrell8154]

It is in the UK as well, but some people love to play the race card.

[@blueskysummit6153]

@@druunderwood5602 LOL

[@sophialoo3104]

It is simple to understand that Lady Hussey is asking about her roots. If the black head of charity is offended then it means that she herself is ashamed of yourself. So please stop using the word 'racist' to hide your origin.

[@DavidSmith-mp7xu]

Remembering that Lady Susan is an elderly lady who was tasked with the difficult job of making small talk with guests, perhaps we should give her the benefit of the doubt . With nothing else to go on, she was obviously using the name on her badge as a conversation-prompter. Ngozi Fulani would seem to me to have some part of the blame in flustering Lady Susan by her edgy responses. Her rapid leap to an accusation of institutional racism would certainly make that a possibility.

[@pinterest9302]

Nothing wrong with Lady Susan She is grandma and act ordinary the same as we are among cocktail Reception .The problem is we are over interprete the word racist

[@tomthepeaceful]

Exactly, if they were unwelcome or if the palace was institutionally racist then they wouldn’t even have been invited surely.

[@jumpscare1530]

No, let's not give her the benefit of the doubt. Ngozi Fulani answered her question but Old Suzie wasn't satisfied with the answer, so she kept pestering her to get the answer she wanted/expected. How is that not incredibly rude, and I would expect an old hag like her who is part of "royalty" to have better manners and self awareness.

[@istvanglock7445]

" _difficult job of making small talk with guests_ " That's been part of her job for a very long time, so one would think she must be fairly good at it by now. With all the accusations of institutional racism that the Palace has suffered recently, you would think that Hussey would be wide-awake to any risk of that flaring up again. But no, she dived right in and wouldn't let go - despite Fulani giving her plenty of opportunity to stop. No blame can be attached to Fulani. Hussey should have read the signals, and backed off. She clearly showed herself to be a liability to the Palace, and they had no choice but to require her resignation.

[@cathoderay305]

"What's your genealogy?" OMG - "You're a racist!" I'm an American by birth, but my family is from England, Scotland, Ireland, Norway, and Prussia.

[@justicedone3929]

@Follow the howl do you know this? No right

[@justicedone3929]

@Follow the howl the media loves a one sided story

[@dianemccloud5990]

The thing that makes it seem race related, is because she flipping kept asking the question....why?? If it were a white britt, she NEVER would of kept insisting this woman tell where she is from......Hell, I wouldn't of answered it either....why do I need to, it's not like she was or had an different accent, her accent was Brittish, but Lady Hussie, wanted to know what kind of Black Britt she was......Period.....You don't ask a person 10 times where they are from, where the Hell are you from???? No, really......silly rabbits....

[@apollonia6656]

Follow the Howl, How do you know if Lady Susan Hussey did or did not ask a White person where there are from ? If someone has an accent, this is a very common question but the difference is Whites don't go berserk and start shouting " racist " ! Fulani set this up and it smells rotten just like the infamous "What!" . Timed her attack well: a book coming out followed by another documentary and the visit to Boston by our gorgeous Prince and Princess of Wales! Jealousy and hatred is evident here.

[@jasonmatt6081]

@@dianemccloud5990 To be honest, there were miscommunication on both sides. The old lady didn't have to keep asking someone nationality and the way she was asking was simply annoying and rude. The other woman could have just said where she originated from and end the conversation then and there.

[@helleosborne7168]

Lady Hussey is 86 years old from a generation that was pre-woke, when it was quite normal to ask somebody where they came from when they're wearing an Ethnic Costume. Also Fulani is a known activist and anti-Royalist, who's changed her name to something "culturally appropriate" as a nod to her heritage she got offended when someone asked her where she's from? A very unfortunate exchange for both ladies.

[@ngtony2969]

she didn't ask "where you're from", she asked "where your people are from" right after being told the guest is born here, you racist p o s.

[@helleosborne7168]

We need to hear both sides of the conversation (it could have been exaggerated), very unfortunate its been blown up on the news. BBC... can you also give some enthusiastic reporting on William and Catherins hard work...

[@quinncreel6091]

@@helleosborne7168 "hard work"= smiling and reading scripts in front of cameras. What a joke.

[@Marah493]

But she lives in a woke world. Nothing wrong with being polite at the very least.

[@user_4046]

1. That's NOT an ethnic costume unless you're ignorant 2. Being WOKE means being intolerant of injustices. Crazy how you use it like it's a bad word 3. The names/words "Ngozi" and "Fulani" are not specific to any heritage. So, again, you're ignorant. In Swahili "Ngozi" means SKIN while "Fulani" means AMBIGUOUS. In Nigeria, Fulani is a tribe but she has Carribean roots.

[@konige-tochteru.9295]

I don't see racism. I see historical and cultural ignorance by the wealthy minority

[@jacquesvantonder2158]

Lady Susan Hussey is 83 years old! Served the queen forever and a day and she's from another era. Aristocrats love heritage and I think she merely wanted to know more about the women's heritage. The fact that she has an exotic sounding name and surname might have piqued Lady Susan's interest. All the black friends I have in London are more than happy to talk about their heritage. PERHAPS THIS WOMAN IS A MEGHAN MARKLE FAN? If you read the comments below there are a plethora of people from different races that feel that Lady Susan was merely making conversation. I'm adopted and my biological father's from a foreign country whereas my adoptive mother is South African but from an aristocratic Scottish family and I have a Dutch surname that originates in Demmark. Can you imagine the questions I got when I lived in London? I answered them with pleasure. I think this woman has a chip.on her shoulder and was hoping that Lady Susan would trip up.

[@leilagrant6701]

Who cares if she served the queen? Aristocrats and royalty aren't any better than anyone else in society.

[@trishmurphy3030]

Exactly she is 83 and they love people's history.. She actually polite in asking 👍

[@Toncor12]

Oh for goodness sake Hussey was curious about her ethnic background and pressed home a few questions, this is NOT racist!

[@Toncor12]

@@FunnyVideoCollector she was curious about the part of Africa she orginated from that's the way I see it. I would ask the same question of a white woman who had Greek or Slavic features. All this crap about race everyone has become sissy offended by this and that. You can tell rhe old lady is a silly old duff from a bygone era. It so darn annoying not a word would have been said if a black person asked the same questions.

[@SomethingBeautifulHandcrafts]

Believe what you like. Touching someone's hair without permission is creepy enough.

[@1Grande55]

🍋🙄

[@Toncor12]

@@SomethingBeautifulHandcrafts oh please what's wrong with human contact?

[@lemcakes32422]

@@FunnyVideoCollector imagine if someone said will find out what part of germany you're from

[@vo4068]

I hope Ms Fulani got over this abuse, was not too badly hurt, did not suffer any flashbacks & did not have any physical injuries. Investigative journalism at its best, ha.

[@arthurmackrell8154]

I expect she'll be mortally offended which only a few thousand pounds could possibly put right.

[@redf7209]

The International Anti-Fur Coalition (IAFC) is an. Animal Rights (AR) movement. focusing on the atrocities of the fur trade. They need to get onto this woman as wearing leopard skin even if fake is a perpetuation of the fashion causing violence against animals. You shouldn't throw stones if you live in a greenhouse.

[@vo4068]

@@redf7209 Hi, V. G.

[@apollonia6656]

V O, Fulini will no doubt milk it and claim her nightmares of the 'event's have turned her into a zombie....neither here or there 😂😂😂

[@josor9902]

Seriously, Stop! When Lady Hussey, asked Marlene Headley, (family is originally from Barbados) where's she from, Headley knew what she meant? Also, there were people from all over the world - Marlene says her "authentic: African attire led to an ‘attack’ from Hussey, she felt her Rastafarian pride was also under attack. Nonsense! Marlene made herself out to be someone other than a British National. Given too, that organization that Ngozi Fulani provides services for African and Caribbean women only- The question, was not in any way racist - Fulani (which is a name of a tribe in Africa) is dramatizing this and using it as an opportunity for fame! What we know is that she's a strong critic of the RF - Given all of the above, it also makes sense.

[@chrisreynolds3351]

Ngozi Fulani knew exactly what Lady Hussey meant by those questions. She chose to ´spin´ the conversation towards her own agenda and create lots of attention for her chosen career of being ´Professionally offended on behalf of all black people.´ Even where there clearly is no offence and no predjudice intended her profession is to manufacture and spin on every occasion possible to justify her position and income.

[@SMariaKS]

The lady in question wore a colourful outfit that appeared to show African heritage. Why do that if she didn’t want to raise interest in her background? Did she hope someone would ask her? Why didn’t she find someone there to speak to, if she felt aggrieved? Why go on social media to do that?

[@janekelleher-scott4815]

She was attention seeking, period. She got the attention

[@stevenmartin8828]

Attention seeking. She should be ashamed of herself, and apologize to the palace for making something out of nothing.

[@SMariaKS]

@@stevenmartin8828 I’ve since read that this lady is British with a British name. She has appropriated a Nigerian name and dresses in that style. It’s said by this KZbinr who knows all this, that she is Sussex squad allegedly and has publicly written anti royal and pro Markle comments.

[@ytbucketk320]

I felt she could’ve said I was born and raised in Britain, my parents came from X in the 50s so I am British and of X heritage. Simple as that. X could’ve been Hong Kong, India, Japan, Denmark, Congo, Poland, Russia, Spain… and the conversation would still end peacefully.

[@nostalgia545]

You’ve obviously never had it happen to you a lot. It gets tiring and after a while you just want to blend in. It’s a way of making you feel left out and made to feel different. This women didn’t need to constantly ask like get a hint old lady

[@camillep9346]

What a beef up of NONSENSE! Look at how she's dressed - just offer your ancestry or heritage if uou're so proud of it to wear costume or accessories! - don't 'bait people' in such an obvious manner! Seriously, this happens EVERY where!!

[@1Grande55]

She owed no one an explanation.

[@robklein583]

Yes. Exactly. Most older Brits love to talk to anyone from a commonwealth country whether African, north American, Australian, etc. They always ask where people are from. No insult intended, just curiosity. Unfortunately, many people take that question as an insult when it is not. The insult only exists in the mind of the insulted in most cases. In reality, no insult exists...

[@susanyoung6331]

Yes!!! I'm sure she understood what Lady Hussey was trying to ask and could have graciously responded as you suggest. No, she has a chip on her shoulder and took pleasure in that awkward exchange, and couldn't wait to post it on social media. That's a malicious thing to do to an 83 year old who was trying to show some interest in a guest who clearly was dressed in a cultural style that was already making a statement about her heritage.

[@FactsTrumpFeelings.]

She set that old woman up… just a nobody who utters the all powerful magical word, that opens lots of doors.. RACISM

[@cribb6376]

Absolutely pathetic.. Asking someone where they originated from isn't racist. This makes people racist

[@nothinglastsforever0000]

They are being extra paranoid because these things can get some wokey’s goats & turn into another BLM protest. They want to protect the monarchy but the other side wants to destroy it.

[@soilofk]

No, it's not. She answered, but her answer was not ENOUGH for the white lady. The continuous questioning of the woman's origin and ignoring and devaluing of her first answer is RACIST.

[@tworealms]

Didn't look at it that way...but yh you've got a point

[@lovickn5403]

And let’s forget that she just went and moved that woman s hair to read her name tag before even saying hi,I hope some strangers just do that to your daughters and granddaughters just so they can contemplate their beauty,since that’s acceptable.

[@tworealms]

@@lovickn5403 I think she was just assertive cos she wanted to be friendly, like some old people can be like. I wouldn't of been that offended. I really don't think it was racism, I think it's been blown out of proportion

[@kittygirl_thetortie498]

That's a reach and absolutely appalling. I'm a Malaysian as are my parents and both sets of my grandparents. Both sets of My great grandparents were from India(Tamil Nadu) and they came to Malaya in the 1800s to work as school teacher and chief clerk at the port. We all still identify as Indians and tamilians. We refer to ourselves Malaysian of Indian ancestry or Malaysian Indians for short(just like the Chinese in Malaysia refer to themselves Malaysian Chinese). We have no problem to mention we have Indian ancestry or heritage as it's a fact. People are so overly sensitive and closed minded these days. We take it as a compliment when people ask about our ancestry, ethnicity or heritage (hussey should have used the word ancestry, ethnicity or heritage instead of nationality BUT it was clear as day what she meant and what she was referring to) because it shows they are interested to learn about different heritages and/or cultures. Asking where someone is from(ancestry) is also a very common way to break ice or to have small talks Especially when one is dressed in a traditional garments and sports ethnic sounding names (fulani's name is not a traditional British or english name) like Ngazi Fulani. People really need to calm down and STOP being so closed and regressive minded. Not every damn thing is racism. That word has lost its meaning entirely now. Totally cheapened it. Disgusting really. And what a coincidence that this took place just after it came out in the news recently that during the early phase of Harry and Meghan's relationship, Hussey had adviced Harry to take things slow with Meghan and said their union will end badly otherwise AND Fulani just happen to be a big fangirl of Meghan Markle and criticised the royals for being racists in support of Meghan. Such bollocks. If this continues, people in general are going to avoid making conversations or stop talking to certain people who are overly sensitive as a whole because losing one's job and livelihood and the stress of being labelled a racist over nothing is just isn't worth it. As an outsider observing, this habit of screaming racism over everything under the roof to gain victim points seems to be the MOST prevalent among people of African ancestry. From the many comments I've read, many people of African ancestry themselves say the same thing and are ashamed of the behaviour of people like Fulani and markle as it reflects badly on them as a group.

[@redf7209]

some people LOVE the victim label.

[@lorynnegreen3120]

The name Ngazi Fulani sounds very much South African. She even says that her parents arrived in Britain in the 50s. Seems to me she is denying her African heritage while the Lady was interested in her.

[@jacquesvantonder2158]

Very well said!. Aristocrats are always interested in heritage and thepoor thing is in her 80's, she's from a completely different era! Thank you for your excellent opinion!

[@joshhton1035]

Totally agree. It has been a common question and how can we demand more representation in society but punish instances like this when an older person was curious but didn't know the politically correct term like you said. It detracts from the real acts of violence or hate when they do come up.

[@Elise2010able]

Exactly... Why would anyone be offended for being asked about their Ancestry. Bullshit !!! white women talk about the ancestry all the time.. It is Elder Abuse... Leave Elderly people alone. That black women was a plant, and used the occasion to push he racist agenda using a elderly white women.

[@sirennoir258]

That woman looks crazy and should not have been invited in the first place.

[@pedrosantana4960]

She is pure evil only wanted to be in the news

[@sirennoir258]

@@pedrosantana4960 exactly. I live in the US in an extremely multicultural city and I talk to people all day long for work. Being asked where you are from is like... 5 times a day at least.

[@allanm9913]

I remember a time when we'd have smiled at the old dodder and moved on. Now, you can be a victim and call world attention to yourself. Enjoy your fifteen minutes of making the world a better place. We're all so fragile it's getting scary.

[@jhawkins8264]

Allan M - Yes really. What a storm in a teacup. The British offended party (looking very obviously African in her outfit it must be said) could just have laughed and shrugged it off after stating her true identity. She replied rather boldly (could even be construed as confrontational) to a very elderly lady - isn't that enough? Lady H probably regretted her enquiry afterwards and now is in disgrace for the short remainder of her life. Why blow it up into an major incident involving Buckingham Palace? Everybody in UK has roots in one culture or another if we go back a couple of generations. Perceptions understandably also are affected by how a person dresses when in public places in UK.

[@atanaZion]

Ah yes, we are combating racism...how bad!

[@atanaZion]

@@jhawkins8264 What is veey obviously african to you? Colorful dresses?

[@JalikaTunkara]

Why in the world did she adopt a Nigerian (igbo) first name and a name of a whole tribe in western and central Africa And then adopt an eclectic African style of dress, which all sparks curiosity but then NOT want to be asked where she's from ?? What's wrong with us black people, always trying to play victim????!!! Poor old lady

[@ann-marie2375]

An old lady put her foot in it, by modern day woke standards...a younger lady chose to be obtuse when it was obvious she was being asked about her heritage. What a horrible woman; her attitude has made the last years of an old lady one where every day will be distressing to her.

[@kestra178]

Exactly this.

[@susie7345]

Worlds gone mad 😡 so sick of all 💩. No harm was meant ffs offence isn’t given it’s taken.

[@blossom6473]

Unfortunately, this was not meant to be racist. I'm not making any excuse but she's of a different generation from an old age aristocratic background. I think that this was inappropriate but I don't think that it should be automatically deemed as racist. I think that rather than this lady having to step down , I think that she'd have undergone compulsory diversity training and issue an apology for being inappropriate. The lady on the receiving end , although I understand her frustration had exaggerated what has happened .. I fear that by shutting people down for ignorant comments that we will only leave such ignorance swept under the carpet and left to fester and grow. The age of political correctness, in my view has just achieved a false sense of tolerance and respect....

[@blossom6473]

@holcroft1969 it doesn't help minorities to act this way. This woman should have realised that she is a minority in this country. To be honest, , it was hard not to look at her and not think that she was from a different country. She plainly stood out with her hairstyle and style of dress. I don't understand, if some minorities don't want to be questioned about their background, then they should try to blend in a bit more and be more 'British' as she adamantly claimed to be. Although, unfortunate and I can see the offence caused , it was exaggerated that the whole incident was racist.

[@blossom6473]

@holcroft1969 it doesn't help minorities to act this way. This woman should have realised that she is a minority in this country. To be honest, , it was hard not to look at her and not think that she was from a different country. She plainly stood out with her hairstyle and style of dress. I don't understand, if some minorities don't want to be questioned about their background, then they should try to blend in a bit more and be more 'British' as she adamantly claimed to be. Although, unfortunate and I can see the offence caused , it was exaggerated that the whole incident was racist.

[@yvonneholmes2990]

@@blossom6473 Why was it recorded? would that be acceptable if Lady susan did it to The victim ? Where were Lady susans allies when this was happening ? Lets hear her side of things please

[@blossom6473]

@@yvonneholmes2990 exactly that's what I mean rather than brand her as a racist. Can't an open dialogue be carried out between the two parties and then an apology. This whole incident has been taken to the extremes! 😏

[@CooperJeanne]

I feel in this case why this women wearing full on ethnic outfits expect an elderly women to think she is from the UK. I think throwing the word 'racist' around so easily is dangerous. And also I feel there is also some insecurities and shame being 'ethnic' in a predominately 'white' country as well. There is a huge difference between racism and social insensitivity.

[@patruddick1946]

that woman wanted fame and money ,she got both .

[@sabirismail6077]

I wounded why i always get angry looks when I go into my local pub dressed ethnically 😅

[@treykennon1795]

You guys are bunkers I wish I could meet one of you cowards

[@apollonia6656]

Bet if she hadn't dressed that way she would still accuse the Lady of racism. Why ? Because she wasn't asked "Where do you come from?" ,after all she saw her colour and Africa is a big continent 😂😂😂😂 Pathetic rubbish. Best solution to not walking on egg shells is not to talk to such sensitive people with inferiority complexes!

[@wdaniel4914]

@@apollonia6656 your comment seems racism to me.

[@freshiG79]

The Royals are medival, the monarchy is dead.

[@bodhisattva2348]

Ppl still act like there is no racism among the royals

[@vice.nor.virtue]

So I think this lady was spouting micro-aggressions that weren't exactly "micro", and I get that you absolutely should not say this kind of thing. How would you describe her racism/innapropriate questions with your own words?

[@belamoure]

Prince Philip was a racist gaffe prone one on that chapter.

[@willmac5642]

@@belamoure highly intelligent guy who didn't suffer fools

[@heartlocket91]

Susan Hussy isn’t Royal.

[@nataliekhanyola5669]

I know right!! It's pathetic!

[@bbchoi-jy7vs]

So asking "where are you from" will now be considered racism? We often ask this all the time and isn't that a common understanding to that the interest is in knowing your "roots" so as to see if there are any connections.

[@annierosha5946]

The problem was the ongoing interrogation.

[@DJROO65]

She could have dropped the questioning at any time-but she persisted and provoked.

[@YumuraPax]

No in my opinion I don't think that question is racist, I get asked that all the time (I was born in the EU as well, to parents who were born in a Caribbean country unfamiliar to most people from the UK)... I think maybe the problem lies in the fact that when she told the royal lady, she kept asking where she was born, when the UK as the answer, didn't make sense to the royal, because it wasn't Africa or the Caribbean etc.. When the royal asked where her parents were from, she could've just replied with "I'm born here but my parents immigrated from .... to the UK in the 50s (or whatever year it was).. Or she could said "my family has been in this country for generations, my parents and grandparents were born here as well etc"

[@annierosha5946]

@@DJROO65 Yes, the interrogation almost seemed designed to 'put her in her place' or something. It wasn't a simple enquiry, it was an invasive and dominating interaction, especially given the fact that the 'Lady' was representing the monarchy. Bad form.

[@annierosha5946]

@@YumuraPax What right did the Lady have to continue the interrogation when it was quite apparent that she didn't want to answer? It was insensitive at the least and racist at worst.

[@NiX_aKi]

As a colored person, I see that this is a combination of miscommunication and ignorance. The lady may have been trying to be nice by way of small talk, but their response towards each other led to a heated exchange. Can we all just be adults and forgive each other?

[@edithwillis2762]

This woman is fully woke and was looking for something to bring trouble. Why was she wearing a microphone?