How important is the Prince William and Kate Middleton US trip to the Royals? | Palace Confidential

How important is the Prince William and Kate Middleton US trip to the Royals? | Palace Confidential. Officially, the main reason the Prince and Princess of Wales are in the US, is to promote the Earthshot prize - unofficially they are waging the war for the hearts and minds of the American public. ‘That’s the view of veteran royal writer and the Daily Mail’s Editor at Large Richard Kay, who says the Royal Family are keenly aware that their standing in the US has been greatly reduced since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s acrimonious departure from the Royal Family.
0:00 Palace Confidential reaction to a HECTIC week for the Royals
0:29 Reaction to the shocking race row at Buckingham Palace
2:52 ‘Totally inappropriate’ Gyles Brandreth reacts to the Lady Susan Hussey race row
4:36 Watch out for the TWO-PART interview with broadcaster and Queen’s biographer Gyles Brandreth
4:50 Who is Lady Susan Hussey and what was her role at Buckingham Palace and for the Queen?
7:27 ‘Unedifying!’ Richard Eden reacts to how Buckingham Palace reacted to the row
8:43 Would the Queen have handled it in a different way?
9:23 What will be the long-term consequences of this incident?
11:18 The best Palace Confidential viewer comments! Did yours get selected?
12:38 Rebecca English’s report from Boston on Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Earthshot Prize
12:55 A very tough start for Prince William and Kate Middleton in the US
14:00 What are Prince William and Kate Middleton going to do on their US tour?
15:18 Will Prince William and Kate meet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
15:40 Rebecca sees the future and predicts the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Netflix show publicity going into overdrive
16:13 How will Prince William and Kate Middleton react to all the recent developments?
17:05 How important is Earthshot to Prince William and Kate in the context of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
18:00 What is on the line for the Royal Family during this US trip following Harry and Meghan’s acrimonious exit?
19:05 What is Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s reaction to the Buckingham Palace row?
19:50 The best Palace Confidential viewer questions
23:39 Montage time: The Royals in the US!
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[@DailyMailRoyals]

What did you think of today's episode?

[@jessiahstalbirds.j.794]

I always enjoy your fair delivery of News about the Royal Family. But I call BS on the story about Lady SH. This story is a setup to discredit the Royal Family and Lady SH, who worked for the Queen for 60 years. It has been discovered on her Social Media. This individual who accused Lady SH of " Racism " is herself Racist towards the Royal Family. End of story

[@bonniefrank8690]

It’s exhausting that Lady Hussey feels the need to resign, but that convo has been “remembered” rather than recorded, with Camilla apparently so nearby to them when it occurred. My first thought was whether the volunteers had been suggested several conversation topics, including where folks are from. I’m Jewish, American and white and people have asked me many times throughout my life if I’m Italian or Mexican, presumably to figure out “where I’m from…” I don’t flip out about it. I’d bet the convo wasn’t quite as drawn out or dramatic as has been reported-Lady Hussey was so incredibly close to the queen. Cmon-I seriously doubt she’s racist. People are so quick to cancel everyone these days. Ridiculous. Thank you to the three of you for covering this beautifully. PS I think that William jumping on her was clearly linked to H & M’s love story/docudrama/RF slasher teaser/movie

[@mentonaanitafrey7601]

I am 73 years old, I have worked in Tanzania for over 30 years. I confess I always ask where a person is from, I want to know if he or she speaks Swahili so I can continue the conversation in Swahili. It has nothing to do with racism but with interest in the particular person. I have had great conversations and made friends in the process.

[@sicsicdeborah6866]

I agree with Richard Eden they get rid of her very quickly ! Me too people ask me Where i Côme from and i am white with blue eyes but my surname is foreigner ! Hello from France !

[@WBCRO]

@@bonniefrank8690 great points. Also, the woman was dressed very nicely in ethnic clothing, clearly (and rightly) very proud of her heritage. Why then, act offended when she was asked by an octogenarian where her people are from?

[@CAsaidit]

As a mixed race person, I adamantly believe Lady Hussey did nothing wrong. The other woman was wearing an outfit that screamed I’m from Africa, so don’t be offended when someone wants to know where in Africa she’s from.

[@carolround4156]

C A, well said

[@matusadona1]

Exactly 👍👍

[@joannahampton5979]

She also changed her name

[@myalabasternetwork3578]

I am a person of African descent descendants of slaves.Since you are a person of mixed race you might have a different opinion as someone like me.I have loved the British royal family since I was 10 years old in a Coal mine in camp in Kentucky .I talked to a white friend of mine today and she said she didn’t know that I wouldn’t know what part of Africa I was from.😪😲And this lady was an educator so I’m thoroughly shocked.As a descendants of slaves the only way I’ve been able to find out who my people are is so DNA not because I know my past.So if you ask someone from the Caribbean and most people from North and South America and I assume people Family comes from the Caribbean they would not know where their ancestors come from who are people are.Because of the international slave trade.I tell everybody I’m from Kentucky.Even though I know what my DNA says I’m just from Kentucky because I don’t have that connection to Africa I just have an African Face.One day I hope I won’t be called an African-American I can just become an American.But maybe when I see God the face to face it won’t matter I’ll just be a human being.

[@Charlotte-Dee]

Could not have said it better.

[@hongkongerin5685]

I am Asian but have lived in various places in Europe for more than 10 years. I was asked uncountable times where I was from. Was I ever offended or even traumatized? Far from it. I always gladly take it as a welcome sign that someone is interested in knowing my background. Crying racism at every petty thing is doing a disservice to fighting real racism.

[@alexwyler4570]

i still speak with an accent after thirty years so people still ask me where i am from. They are making small talk! nothing demeaning about the question, just curiosity.

[@8twc]

Well said!

[@Jeepster353]

Well when they repeatedly asked after answering the question, that is British English racism! No two words about that. This dying monarchy needs to die faster!

[@garnetbarkley7482]

Thank you for that. I’ve always genuinely loved to hear from people about their home country and how their lives were lived.

[@lenageidenstam5462]

Well said! How can a white person trust another, if the cry racist if you’re intressted in heritage?

[@annad7577]

as a black person and Nigerian. she did nothing wrong. she didn't say anything offensive she was just trying to know what etnitcity she is exactly from considering she was dressed in an ethnic attire the question was not out of pocket. so I find it absurd she felt "traumatized" from being asked your heritage. the only thing I would say lady Hussey did wrong was kept pushing for an answer even when the lady didnt obviously want to disclose her heritage which is weird also. if you dressed like an African you should have no problem disclosing where in Africa your from

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

It seems slightly baiting to me.

[@rebeccawales17]

...unless you're from Hackney. In which case, why the cultural approbation?

[@oluwakemiagbeke]

My opinion too

[@fact-finding]

When Where WHo and How Please remember the three W's and one H

[@annad7577]

​@@rebeccawales17 exactly, if you from hackney so then you are appraising African culture, her name is not vine Ngozi its Marlene and she's from Carribean decent for both her parent so I dont know where the Nigerian name came from also if we are being technically she actually disrespected my Nigerian culture. the name Ngozi comes from the igbo tribe which is where I'm from and she chose Fulani as a last name which is not even a name its a a tribe so basically she is claiming she owns the tribe according to Nigerian culture. also igbo and Fulani don't mix there has been a bloody history been both tribes that still exist to today. the Fulani tribe killed the igbos cause they wanted their land so its a bloody traumatizing history that people from both tribes still haven't let go. so her combining those two is outright disrespectful and shows ignorance

[@susanyoung6331]

On the day my 89 year old mother moved into a nursing home, she was introduced to her personal support worker, a black woman with braids, an accent and an unusual name, in my mother's experience. Mom's first question was "Where are you from." This kind and caring woman graciously told us that she and her husband and children had arrived in Canada from Nigeria in the middle of winter - to a city that is regarded as one of the coldest in Canada. It was a perfect thing to tell my mom, who spent 60+ years in the north. This woman showed absolutely no offence, understanding my mother's natural curiosity. I was grateful for the opportunity for mom to make an instant connection that she'd otherwise might not have had.

[@marjian6991]

That woman was looking for trouble. If someone asks where you're from, why wouldn't you just answer? What's offensive about that question? Also she felt 'violated' when the lady moved her hair to see her badge!

[@vanessagregory8835]

And she was no doubt a trained care worker establishing rapport with a new resident. Not a Lady of the realm questioning a guest at a domestic violence function who stood out due to her apparent ethnicity. My Dad loved the Philippine care workers at the nursing home because they were so genuine and warm.

[@6422022]

@@vanessagregory8835 no Im a care giver and we are empathetic bunch, also from Canada. No, a different generation and not up to date on this political bs. I find it hard and really this divide in so many areas that just people have lost their actual sincerity and empathetic humane ways. In these times people should be united from all walks of life more humanity but instead look with intent in conversation for a political tone. I see it in my field now of wokeness. Always looking for a reason to bring up something to argue about if not about nouns or pronouns but now we cannot have empathy for our elders or just basic common sense.

[@sueduquemin7119]

This woman was dressed in a national costume so why didn’t she say that instead of blowing it up on social media. I think this is done to cause trouble for the RF and to upset William and Catherine’s trip to the US. I don’t think Lady Susan is racist and I don’t think she should have retired.

[@lynnhubbard844]

I saw a story that KC FIRED her!!!????

[@susantunbridge4612]

@@lynnhubbard844 No, that didn't happen

[@kathleenkay4910]

Abso-Bloody-Lutely 100%, in Wholehearted AGREEMENT!

[@magriethavanrensburg2465]

She was looking for attention and she got it. Shame on her. To the detriment of an older lady.

[@ctaccv9653]

Which country are you referring to?? There is no such thing as national costume in Africa.

[@bamabreeze8358]

My wholehearted sympathies belong to the •••83••• year old woman who spent a lifetime in service to her Queen. For her loyalty to be “rewarded” by leaving her broken and disgraced is the real wrong in this equation. Further, this woman who was invited to the conference as a champion of change for abuse survivors is herself now guilty of abuse.

[@carrieannmcleod5219]

I think her question was normal. I think Lady Susan was set up. Dressing in native outfit, she was inviting questions about the history.

[@alexiswolf5809]

The disgrace belongs to the RF for not helping their long time friend. This woman in her african garb is also a disgrace for not showing respect and being gracious to the older woman who was trying her best to make her feel included.

[@franceskirton7655]

@@carrieannmcleod5219 I think it was,a total set-up. I also do not think that Prince William's spokesperson should have jumped in - nothing to do with them and puts William in a bad light. Poor Lady Susan - after all these years of helping the Queen this is how she is rewarded.

[@anneavenell3691]

@ Alexis Wolf - Thank you. I’ve been saying the same thing all day. It’s almost mediaeval how the palace has responded. Self-preservation at any cost. For the first time ever I feel very disappointed with the response of BP, KP & PW. They could have said that there is no place for racism but also that the matter would be investigated further. At the moment we only have one side of the story.

[@lynnhubbard844]

@@franceskirton7655 she is PW's godmother

[@alistaircox3867]

As a 75 year old English woman I grew up knowing that ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me’. This incident had no name calling, just Lady Hussey, trying to make polite conversation with someone unknown to her, and she was just doing her best to put the visitor at her ease. How this young woman, supposedly second or third generation British, can be traumatised by such an encounter astonishes me. It is a very sad reflection on society today that something as trivial as this can be blown out of all proportion. A few years ago it would have been recognised as an innocent faux pas and dealt with gently, quietly and with grace. It saddens me to think that somebody who is the chairman of such a charity should be so uncharitable to someone who has spent her life supporting others.

[@tonimonti5195]

I'm sitting here in America wondering why Lady Susan's question was considered so terrible, my grandparents came from Italy and people ask those sorts of questions just in passing. Also, it is so exciting that the Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting. America has not sided with the Markle's, they think they are two whiny millionaires who want to tell others how to think.

[@lynnhubbard844]

We Americans do not have a stake in this battle between these brothers...it's none of our business...just keeps being fed daily by the mostly British press and KZbinrs

[@corkyoakes4839]

I particularly agree with your last sentence. I’m sad to say that Harry has become an adult brat who is manipulated by his ambitious wife. And the Brits thought Wallis was bad??

[@anneeq50]

Her questions were not terrible, that's the thing.

[@carolinelane9599]

I don't think the original question was bad. Nor do I think it was racist. I think it blew up 1. Because the woman obviously didn't want to answer and she kept questioning. Where are your people from? As an Aussie i would never put it like that. Not that im woke, but i know the blow back and accusations it could cause here. Probably different cultures? We would never ask our first nations people this. 2 The woman of colour was trying to cause an issue.

[@pamostman516]

Asking 'where are your people from' is actually meaning 'what is your ancestry' and to me indicates a desire to know more about you. I feel the woman baited Lady Hussey and I don't believe she should of had her resignation accepted. The only solution is to not engage meaningful with any person you meet which is sad. Training is not the answer as people now want to find offence where none is intended.

[@beedee2920]

As an American - the popularity of H & M is NOT as high with Americans as Richard K thinks 😂 we are as tired of the complaining and “victimhood “ as our cousins abroad.

[@sandielincoln]

We Americans are as fed up with the low life Harkles and their vile followers as the rest of the world is. Anything to to the contrary is wrong!

[@lynnhubbard844]

we are sick of the press making $$ on gossip about PW vs. PH mostly--we have cared about both the brothers bc of their mother's fame in the US

[@cavarrilewis4802]

Exactly

[@cavarrilewis4802]

Yes it is

[@jjboyd01]

oh so you are a white nationalsit hoping trump's jan 6 coup would succeed, You're not an American any longer,

[@WBCRO]

The woman who attended that event on Monday at BP was quick to share her grievance on social media. Interestingly, she did it via her charity’s media account rather than her personal account. Also, she has used that same account to state her personal anti-monarchy views. I believe she wanted to smear the monarchy and to exact maximum damage on the Waleses’ trip to the US.

[@Charlotte-Dee]

Do you think the outrage was a setup,

[@dianewhite644]

The whole thing was set up

[@maevew1]

Exactly, one of her previous tweets accused king Charles and Queen Camellia of domestic violence against meghan markle......

[@franceskirton7655]

@@Charlotte-Dee Yes!

[@lynnedrummond3400]

A set-up and deliberate misunderstanding, and possible deliberate misleading - with the name and mode of dress.

[@lisatome903]

Well said Richard Eden! You are the voice of reason!

[@franixmeier4943]

When you dress with your traditional clothing or dress and go out, I think you can almost count on someone asking you about that, where you come from, what your background is, etc. I am Ukrainian for instance; if I wore traditional Ukrainian dress, I would fully expect someone to ask me about my heritage, etc. Therefore, when you arrive wearing African colours, clothing, jewelry, and headdress, I think you'd be daft to think that nobody would ask you about your ethnicity based on that. On top of that, given the fact that the Lady Is of a certain generation, again, I think you might well expect her to ask some questions, simply in striking up conversation. Sometimes people might just ask questions about your background in an effort to learn more about the place and traditions you might be proud of and celebrate. The conversation could well have gone in that direction, rather than the direction someone chose to view it in. (Just putting in my 2 cents worth). Luv from Canada as always, ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@susanstricker5416]

Why is asking someone who is wearing a traditional dress where they come from considered racist?

[@MKR5210]

I think the conversation went in exactly the direction this black woman, whose name is actually Marlene Headley, but choses to call herself Ngozi Fulani, wanted. This Marlene is an anti-Monarchist, Meghan Markle supporter who set up this poor elderly lady to create a scandal.

[@susanstricker5416]

@@MKR5210 very sad, such a pity for the poor woman who lost her job just trying to be nice and friendly.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

I think the Royal Family jumped to conclusions too quickly. They should’ve remained calm and looked at the situation with a cooler eye. Lady Susan should’ve had a chance to explain.

[@ferociousgumby]

@@susanstricker5416 It was not even traditional dress. It looked like something from Value Village that she threw together to suggest pan-Africanism, which is a huge insult to real Africans. It was a pose. She isn't even African, which compounds the insult.

[@justjulia8007]

I have a real question: why does the UK media continue to call Catherine, the Princess of Wales by “Kate Middleton”? As an American I’m genuinely confused by this. Also, the woman making these claims of “violence” and “racism” has a history of making horrible, disparaging remarks about the monarchy; even going so far as to say Meghan suffered DV by the RF! So my question is, WHY even go somewhere you despise?

[@msjannd4]

Exactly . . . and change your given English name to an "African" name, then show up at an event in an "African" costume that SCREAMS "Hey people in the room, look at me! I'm African!" to only be offended when someone wants to know where you're "really" from, which ain't Hackney ffs - proves she not only has a HUGE chip on her shoulder, but she was looking to be offended! 🇺🇸🇬🇧🤬

[@justjulia8007]

@@msjannd4 YESS!! Well said!!

[@MsGuppie2010]

To make trouble. She went there with an agenda, and she achieved what she set out to do

[@anneuk3071]

I am so horrified by all of this

[@carrieboultby7516]

It annoys me. I have read that the lady in question HATES being called Kate. Why not just call her Catherine? That is, after all, her name.

[@thetruthhurts122]

Thank you, Richard. You always speaks the truth and direct to the point. I am appalled how the world condemned the 83 year old lady and quickly put the blame on her. Don’t think she has malice when she asked those questions. I am a person with skin colour and never get offended when someone asked where my origin was. If the table turned and a skin colour ask the white person, there will be no outrage . It’s a sad world we live in especially the cancel culture.

[@jenniferbate9682]

Ridiculous! William has bent over far too far backwards! The whole thing is so woke, it makes me sick!

[@PS_testing321...]

The real question here is why the 'victim' was not forthcoming in her answers. She knew what Lady Susan was asking. I know what she is asking, reading the transcription provided. She may not have liked how it was asked, but it did not need to escalate. She could have said my heritage is Nigerian, by way of whatever Caribbean country, and then had a conversation on what is a better way to pose these questions in this day and age, so as not to offend. There were many better ways to handle this if your real goal is to improve race relations. This is to grab headlines and humiliate people.

[@shychameleon]

@@PS_testing321... Totally agree. What you suggest shows a cordial attitude, someone with sophistication, grace, and polish.

[@briore3856]

American here. We love the Prince and Princess of Wales!! Their work through the pandemic was so admirable and this Earthshot Prize is inspiring. Real ambassadors for our common humanity and future. H and M are proven liars and are behaving dreadfully. I truly believe people are starting to see through them. It's just so gross what they've done.

[@cavarrilewis4802]

Which Americans talks about William and Kate, especially in the press ?! Who ?! Stop lying ! They’re irrelevant

[@beev9485]

Yes, you hit the nail on the head. Wearing a traditional African outfit and getting offended and feeling unsafe when asked about her heritage by an old lady within the palace at an event she chose to participate. After she previously claimed MM is a victim of palace domestic violence.....over reaction from RF

[@TheKrazysexykool]

Actually the Royal Family are victims of a grifter whose whole motive is to become famous and rich without actually having to do any work. So, unless HMTQ, the Duke of Edinburgh, King Charles, Queen Camilla or the current Prince and Princess of Wales slapped MM upside the head, she has not been a victim of domestic violence. Trust H&M to try to make the Prince & Princess of Wales visit to the US all about them.

[@SaltyPatriot12]

This is absolutely ridiculous!! Richard nailed it perfectly!!

[@nathaliedufour3891]

Yes !! 👍

[@naomibanham5773]

Spot on - I'm with Richard Eden. Sick to the back teeth with this cancel culture!

[@mrs.herculepoirot7763]

Yesterday morning I was at the store and heard a woman speaking Russian. I went over to talk to her as my niece is adopted and it turned out they are from the same hometown. She was lovely and I was thrilled to talk to her. Then I got home and saw this ridiculous woman who clearly has an agenda causing trouble. It is shameful the way Charles and William treated a woman who has served their family for sixty years.

[@a.t.c.3862]

The others were clearly uncomfortable.

[@mrs.herculepoirot7763]

@@a.t.c.3862 They were, I am very disappointed in Jo who did no research on this woman with the fake name and the silly costume who was clearly there to cause trouble. Richard Kay is someone I never pay any attention to since the 80's, when much like Andrew Morton, he was a stenographer for Diana.

[@joannseaman]

The lady is 83 years old. My Mom is 85. They sometimes ask questions that sound “ funny” to people today, but where is the respect for their age and the understanding of someone their age? Younger people say things that upset older people all the time and expect the older person to understand and accept it. This has been blown out of proportion and the race card played … again. But oh wait? Isn’t this how M and H publicity works? Aren’t they dropping all sorts of things right now as PW and PC land in Boston??

[@MKR5210]

You are so right and that is something no-one seems to give a damn about. Elderly people are expected to accept all changes to society without a murmur and at the same time completely change their mindset and belief systems on a daily basis. It is beyond the pale!!!! An elderly lady who has given a lifetime of service is ambushed by a British born black woman who affects an African name and dress, enticed into an unwise line of questioning and then pilloried as a vile racist who has traumatised her victim. Sorry but anyone buying this BS should look themselves in the mirror and do some serious thinking about what the hell they are doing with their lives 🤬

[@cavarrilewis4802]

Ohh, here we go- blame Harry and Meghan bandwagon

[@darlene6531]

Tonight’s world news covered the Netflix video first and then the Cambridge’s and of course gave a lot of time to Ngozi. The Cambridges were slighted time wise. The ever self serving Meghan and Harry must be celebrating.

[@kathleenkay4910]

Abso-Bloody-Lutely 100%, in Wholehearted AGREEMENT! I am nearly 100 years old, yet still my curiosity is as vivid as ever...BUT, the way this world is going, we, the elderly will be swiftly Silenced..Thus bringing with the Silence...the hope we can Leave the earth for a better place...Cause here on Earth..,It's bloody Ugly!

[@jennyodwyer2435]

She shouldn't be doing this job if she is not educated in social behaviour nowadays. Even the Queen wouldn't have asked these questions. What a rude thing to do at an event like this - absolutely no need to beasking that question -it should have been obvious where she was from originally. Too old & too much wntitled upper class attitudes for these sorts if events. She SHOU.D retire & walk her dogs.

[@allydarnell7493]

I am Peruvian, living in America. Been asked countless times where I'm from . Asked thousands of times If I'm from the incas descent. Not once offended at all . I'm not , I'm descent of Italians and Spanish. These days even how a person breathes is offensive. It's annoying, honestly!

[@biblehistoryscience3530]

I think Lady Hussey’s honor compelled her to resign, but the King didn’t have to receive it, and you don’t automatically take the word of strangers over dear old friends. Did wisdom and common sense die with the Queen?!

[@lynnhubbard844]

I saw a report that he fired her??!! She served the queen, the queen has passed, she's tired and deserves time off

[@mariebussell7005]

As a person who was abused in the 50s because my family were not made in UK. This seems the problem of the accusers not Lady Susan. She was in conversation with this person who I understand was dressed in African attire, I would probably have asked the same questions. Why because I am interested, because I love talking to people from different cultures. I am sure Lady Susan did not mean this in any detrimental mannor. I do it all the time I am just interested in people.

[@lianest-germain2903]

Like Richard Eden mentionned, she was doing her job, working the room, trying to know better about the people, maybe for a possible presentation to Camilla.

[@margyrowland]

The woman complaining of racism is operating a charity for women with African or West Indian backgrounds." She’s discriminating so surely that invites questions about her own background.

[@margyrowland]

@@kkaradin You are wrong! Look up the definition of “discrimination”.

[@teresafaria6772]

Poor lady, she asked a very inoffensive question that was blown up out of proportion!

[@sharonm8634]

Yes I do agree Teresa-- I guess the problem was she asked too many times and wouldn't back off--like a dog with a bone. You have to "read the room" and be sensitive if people don't want to divulge more. It seems the guest may not really know her own details anyway? Just MHO. Whole thing is unfortunate. If you don't want questions, don't wear an ethnic costume, jewelry, hair style, right?

[@lynnhubbard844]

@@sharonm8634 and change you name

[@sharonm8634]

@@lynnhubbard844 Yes!

[@rebeccaphilbrook1686]

I always agree with Richard E’s reactions and opinions.

[@nekkidale3098]

I am not even sure what Lady SH has done exactly and I am a black from an African heritage . This was an ice breaker question. I have received the same question from black, colored and African too and I am sure NF would have received the same question if she says she hasn't then clearly she is lying. Have you taken a look at Ngozi's past tweets about the RF. The queen invited her, what is racist about??. She stated that she stood in a corner for the rest of the evening but she can be seen mingling. I am embarrassed that Ngozi behaved in this manner taking away attention from all the truly abused women and the good work being done. 15mins of fame. Truly sketchy. Utterly shameful and disgraceful

[@joannahampton5979]

It was the outfit and her adopted name on her tag that Lady SH looked at that led to the questions about her heritage. That woman avoided answering and after learning she is a MM & the RF are racist supporter I feel she jumped at the chance to make these accusations to embarrass the RF.

[@susantunbridge4612]

Dressed to attract attention, that's for sure.

[@kathleenkay4910]

Abso-Bloody-Lutely 100%, in Wholehearted AGREEMENT!

[@carolsmart238]

It’s sad for the rest of the world when the supporters of the biggest, vile, nasty liars, demonstrate how they are just as calculating as they cause pain & suffering for others! Megamonster & Horrible breed evil where ever they go & when ever they open their vile mouths! Please remove their titles & declare they are no longer members of the royal family bc they are traitors to the Monarchy, the royals, the UK & it’s people, and they do NOT represent the Monarchy, the UK or the royals in any way. They are not charitable when they keep 95% of monies raised for charities & the actual charity only gets 5%! I’m an American who has been sickened of the diabolical duo’s vile treatment of dying Prince Philip, suffering Queen Elizabeth, little Charlotte & pregnant Catherine, all staffers, & people everywhere they go. This woman was in native costume & was asked where she was from & who were her people. She was delighted to make something terrible out of a question that is asked everywhere!

[@eleannapsylla9103]

Of course she did. She was there with an agenda!

[@mareandickson3058]

Why wasn't the Palace security aware of a women not using her birth name of Marlene Headley?? Why weren't they aware of her connection to the Harkles?

[@hongfeizhao5709]

Very well said Richard as you always do. Thanks very much for your supporting.

[@marilinpuig8562]

The situation is totally ridiculous! People keep wanting to make an issue about everything, but instead of dealing with it privately, they need to make it a public issue on socal media!

[@matusadona1]

I think we all need to send love and support to the Prince and Princess of Wales who are working hard to make a better world for all. Honestly, if I had a penny for every time someone asked me where I came from…..and I’m a white person from Zimbabwe living in France, and this generally, creates a bit of a shock. So, please, grow up and get over it !!

[@nomahope3182]

How are they making the world a better place?

[@Pivoinerouge]

@@nomahope3182 Are you living in a cavern?

[@nomahope3182]

@@Pivoinerouge No, it's a genuine question. How are they making the world a better place?

[@whyme7996]

@@Pivoinerouge It is a legitimate question. Feelz and photo ops pushing the destruction that is progressive agendas doesn't a better world make.

[@matusadona1]

@@nomahope3182 Watch Earthshot !

[@judyo923]

As an American, I'm not particularly a monarchist, and as a New Yorker, I call it as it is - we call out bullsh!t. BUT William and Catherine have brought the BIGGEST ECO-PRIZE in the HISTORY OF THE WORLD over to Boston and we WELCOME THEM with open hearts! William and Catherine are hard workers who are the REAL DEAL who don't cut pies for an hour and then don't do anything for a couple of months. No, they do the hard work of being a Royal every day and don't let anything get in their way. The incident with Hussey just proves that William has a ZERO TOLERANCE for racism and everyone has an old person in their lives (whether she had malice in her heart or not) who just doesn't get how to be politically correct. It's a hiccup for William and Catherine's visit - and it doesn't overshadow it at all. She resigned, they accepted so let's FUHGEDDABOUDIT and move on to the IMPORTANT issue at hand - GLOBAL WARMING! We can't help but love William and Catherine, real good folks who are genuine and generous. William is going to be a BADASS KING one day! (And by the way - I wish we'd hear more about Catherine's work with children under 5 - it's a WORLD-CLASS project that deserves more exposure! She totally rocks!

[@jjboyd01]

As an WHITE American WHO ADORED SLAVERY , JIM CROW, THE ASSASSINATION OF OF MLK, JAB 6 , AND LOVER OF TRUMP WHITE NATTIONALIST.

[@cavarrilewis4802]

Please

[@kathleenkay4910]

Abso-Bloody-Lutely 100%, in Wholehearted AGREEMENT with Every Word, Written!

[@jjboyd01]

@@kathleenkay4910 wake the F up. those Billionaires only want to make a profit. And it'll take the entire world to make it happen. now how can that happen when the UK is forcing people to move to Rwanda, not talking to the EU, hating on China, Hating on Meghan Markle and all people who look like her and think like her? forget about it,

[@elinmoftedal]

Agree to all the praise of William and Kate. I will call bs on Your vies of monarchies though 😉 😊Monarchies work - look at the countries that has the system - all stable democracies! Monarchs also work very hard and they do not retire. Also, the monarchies only work because it is supported by the people - so its a direct bond between people snd monarchs.

[@jitkavalkova7951]

This woman was lucky to be invited. The polite response was - thank you for asking.. . I would never invite her anywhere, she is not going to be happy if there is no conflict..

[@liselottenormannsrensen7867]

If I went to a huge royal event about domestic violence, wearing my dress and hat, representing our national tradition, and nobody asked where I was from, I would be offended. Or surprised at least. Or dissapointed, or even sad if no one asked or showed any interess in me or my dress. Because when I took it out of my closet I wanted to look good and send a message about me and what I was representing😔 Oh sorry did I forget to mention that I am a white, danish grandmother 🇩🇰

[@mrs.herculepoirot7763]

I love your Queen. Some years ago I saw the Danish Ballet perform in California and was delighted to see the Queen had designed their costumes. What a wonderfully talented woman she is.

[@eleannapsylla9103]

Well said! This person of colour was thete with her own agenda

[@liselottenormannsrensen7867]

@@mrs.herculepoirot7763 I love our royal family❤. I can not find any rational explanation or logic in, why we use millions on keeping one family above the rest of us. We could become a republic and use the millions on sick and poor children. It is with my heart and feelings I want to keep this ancient culturel way of having a royal family🤴👑🇩🇰

[@wendieking4184]

I’m with Richard about Lady Susan Hussey.

[@maggiedavies5312]

My tall blonde white daughter living in NY state gets asked frequently "where are you from" because she has a British accent. She’s been mistaken for South African, Australian, Irish. She has NEVER screamed racism. Why would she?

[@nomahope3182]

She can't scream racism if she's being asked by white people where she from. Unless it is asked by other races.

[@cavarrilewis4802]

It’s a difference between asking where you’re from and when you tell them, they are STILL saying that you couldn’t possibly be telling the truth

[@EvoDevo2004]

@@cavarrilewis4802 That's not what she was asking or saying. She the woman about her heritage because of her name and her dress.

[@starrbowie8649]

She's white, and she was asked a question by other whites based on her accent, not based on assumptions by a white about her identity as a person of color whose history involves her and her recent and distant ancestors' being denied the right to define themselves, to control their work and social lived, to raise their children, to access segregated housing medical care, education and employment. Your daughter's answer would not be questioned more than once as the reception guest's answer was. Whites like us need to try to learn that our situation with regard to general social treatment is generally much more mindful of our human dignity than the treatment accorded to stereotyped people of color in a largely white society. Whites know that we often stereotype and discriminate against one another in unjust, painful ways based on our ethnicity, class, faith gender, and gender orientation, etc. Given that racist stereotyping adds an intense layer of challenge to the lives of our fellow citizens, why do so many us almost wilfully refuse to expand our consciousness and empathy and work on that basis for change?

[@lynw.6140]

@@cavarrilewis4802 That is not what happened.

[@starrycrown]

The guest list at the Palace needs to be vetted for haters more thoroughly.

[@islazak4224]

💯

[@ritahull1084]

Nobody ever says what ethnic groups called the white European 30 40 years ago. I am 75 white Welsh British lady. I am afraid I do not make conversations with people of the Ethnic races because I am afraid I might unintentionally say something that they find racist. As it would totally unintentionally said on my part. We walk on eggshells everyday, Which is such a shame as we could learn and gain friends from simple conversations. Rita

[@mariasmargiassi1983]

No so, I am asked all the time and I'm a brown hair, fair skin Italian!

[@msbekind3244]

It happened to me all the time. People asked me where I’m from. People are just curious what your heritage is? Can we not ask a person what his her race now?

[@KnitzyKitzy]

Please do some investigation into the true identity of this woman. Is her real name Marlene Headley as is being reported elsewhere? Is her outfits genuine or an appropriation of other peoples cultures and not her own? If she really is called Marlene and lying this needs to be reported.

[@gingernightmare9152]

Her charity states it only benefits women of African heritage. Here is one review found online. This place is a con and uses charity money to fund holidays and personal expenses. They act is if they are helping victims but work illegally and make matters worse I will be taking them to the cleaners and complaining to the charity commission. DO NOT TRUSS THAT NGOZI AND DJANIE THEY ARE FAMILY TO. They present to the media as if they are interested in domestic matters just for financial gain! Stay away and access a more universal service like the national dv helpline

[@karenconger2224]

This sham charity has turned down assisting bi-racial women in the past because they claimed those women had "privilege". Since Meghan is bi-racial, I guess she had "privilege" as well. This whole sordid episode is very suspect.

[@kathleenkay4910]

Oh Yes, DO... Do the Research into this Woman..Abso-Bloody-Lutely 100%, in Wholehearted AGREEMENT!

[@juliawigger9796]

Just Goggle her name it confirms her real name.

[@ferociousgumby]

I've said it before: a brown turtleneck and fake leopardskin do not represent ANY country or ethnicity in Africa. It's a costume to suggest Africanism, and Susan Hussey may have been puzzled at how inauthentic it looked. So what part of Africa - ? COULD this be from Africa?

[@sandyhessler7424]

That woman was dressed for a tribal ceremony. She definitely had an agenda and it was reported that she was paid and placed there purposefully.

[@carmeldeakin2456]

And her name is actually Marlene. Fact.

[@anastasia10017]

if the traumatized woman did not want to be perceived as coming from Africa, why was she dressed in some kind of tribal get up ? And if you are from africa, there are 54 countries there so it is normal to ask where you are from in africa. if she hates the BRF, why did she accept an invitation to one of their events ? This traumatized woman is just someone looking for a fight and she baited Lady H.

[@ferociousgumby]

Susan Hussey was within her rights to ask, "What part of Africa is this costume supposed to represent?" - given that it was some sort of generic/faux leopard thing that did not represent ANY ethnicity.

[@carolh.3602]

I think things moved too quickly, there should have been an investigation first, before Lady Hussey resigned.

[@lynnhubbard844]

poor lady--I saw a report that KC FIRED her...wow, just wow

[@carmeldeakin2456]

The woman’s real name is Marlene. Such a set up. Sickening.

[@eviemoore4717]

Thank you Richard Eden you are amazing.

[@carrieboultby7516]

Well said, Richard Eden! 👏👏👏👏

[@maryboyan3731]

I'm from Boston. We are thrilled to have Will & Kate. The Hollywood fans are on the other side of the country in California.

[@lynnhubbard844]

sick of the division

[@sallybyrd3712]

I think the Royal family should retain Lady Hussey on their staff. I think they need her experience. Why should she have to resign when she wasn't even paid for her years of work?

[@pmbrulle1097]

American here. I can honestly say I know very few people even aware of the royal family. Those, like me, who are interested maybe have UK ancestry, adore history, or are simply charmed by the mystery of royalty. I’d be hard pressed to find anyone familiar with H and M. As far the Ripple of Hope award- never heard of it. It’s common knowledge that the wealthy give awards to one another, much like the oscars. It has no meaning in the daily lives of Americans.

[@lynnhubbard844]

thank you, I've gotten exhausted trying to explain this very same thing---most Americans don't even care that PW is in Boston (I have asked people)

[@cavarrilewis4802]

True !

[@rebeccareuter6854]

Spot on!

[@ceeeemdeedees7496]

Indeed. William and Catherine are giving awards to other people for their scientific achievements and ideas, and Kerry Kennedy is giving one to them basically to raise money. They didn’t fight anything, They wanted to cash in and run their own palace. .

[@acovert8241]

Prince William and Princess Catherine have done a wonderful job!

[@ibelieveinangelsyesido7436]

What is most galling is that every member of the press (& this panel?) must be aware that ferreting out background information of guests for HMTQ was Lady Hussey's function for 60 YEARS. I am an American & even I know that much! Instead of getting *that* point across to the masses, the media chooses to fan the flames of what should be a non-issue. Charles has known Lady Hussey since he was a *teen*, William for decades. I'm ashamed of & embarrassed for them both.

[@lianest-germain2903]

Exactly ! She was doing her job.

[@evelynel3373]

❤Richard Eden… so true, the devastation for this poor woman at this point in her life. She made a stupid mistake, but this equivalent of “off with her head” is so cruel.

[@linshannon4480]

I'm not even sure she made a mistake. Where are you from, where did you go to school, how do you know the host/ess, are common small talk questions for these sorts of events. The q&a quotes differ from source to source, leaving me with the impression this was an engineered situation to garner as much negative attention toward the palace as possible. I completely feel for Lady Susan, and her retiring is an effective move.

[@eleannapsylla9103]

Sad ! Knee jerk reaction from BP, I suppose because of all the damage inflicted by Harry s wife 😡 IMO

[@teresa01]

She didn't even make a mistake!

[@chigurl4667]

So, today we learned in the fight against racism that even if a woman (or person) is dressed in what appears to be some lovely clothing from another country with an African sounding name, we should NOT ask where they are from because this is RACIST! doing so is a fireable offense. Update the handbook and courses but it all may change because tomorrow someone may be traumatized when something different happens!

[@chrishall744]

Maybe Lady Hussey should have politely grimaced and moved on instead of talking to her at all! I wonder what the accusations would be after that response.

[@cavarrilewis4802]

She didn’t have to , because she told her where she was from, but HUSSY didn’t believe her ! Right from England

[@katyb2793]

What I don't understand, is why she couldn't politely explain to the 83 year old lady that her question offended her. The elder lady most likely would have profusely apologised and felt bad she made her uncomfortable . As a result, the lady in waiting would have been educated on current trends of wokeness, and the charity lady (sorry i cannot remember their names) would have had the opportunity to feel respected and cared for in receiving a heart felt apology. Why did it have to blow up to such an out of proportion witch hunt?

[@kyliemoyes3767]

This ngosi woman would have been offended no matter what way the conversation , if she wasn't asked anything she would have said she was ignored cause of the colour of her skin, can't win no matter what they do

[@joanfry5440]

I’m white, I’ve lived around the world. I’ve been asked almost daily where I come from.

[@highmyope-ps2by]

In these days of family research it isn't surprising that the old lady asked about Marlene's forebears. People love their heritage. This woman is thoroughly enjoying the attention she is getting.

[@MKR5210]

Surprisingly Marlene is not embracing her British name but affecting an African one..... What exactly is she traumatised by? That Lady Hussey couldn't tell she was British while poncing around in African dress with her "adopted" African name?!!!!?

[@ferociousgumby]

@@MKR5210 Fake African dress! Does not appear authentic at all, so it's a costume.

[@WBCRO]

“Traumatized” is one of the most misused and overused words in the English language now. It screams “Pay attention to ME. Sympathize with ME.”

[@Celisar1]

I very much agree! It is mostly used for shameless exaggeration.

[@assumptamuriithi1289]

Those who accused Meghan of bullying said the same. I guess they were also screaming me me me me...

[@eleannapsylla9103]

@@assumptamuriithi1289 hello! Is your other name Meghan Markle?

[@Rossiegirl]

@@assumptamuriithi1289 not at all, not one bit.

[@mauvegreenwisteria3645]

@@assumptamuriithi1289 No , they did not run to social media with their story.

[@lindaasleson2201]

i’m interested in ethnic studies and I ask this question all the time, no matter their color, sex, age dialect etc. It’s not racist, our history makes each of us unique!!!!!!

[@stephanien1113]

The timing of this is all TOOOOO suspicious! (Has MM prints all over it!) USA is LOVING Prince & Princess of Wales! NO conflicting coverage of the X-Royals here.

[@patriciaduque5686]

100% Team Wales! As an American I find their behavior sickening. Here are W&C giving awards and H&M buying awards!

[@alexiswolf5809]

I so crazed by this. To condemn an older woman who has served the RF for years for being awkward but showing interest in someone at the Palace who was dressed in exotic garb. This is NOT racist you fools, it was ageist. Just how tippy toe do people have to be to include people of a darker skin. Get a grip, and this younger woman had a chance to be gracious and understanding , but she chose to be "hurt" and incensed. Bah.

[@MKR5210]

❤️

[@beckyb1012]

My part of America is not in the Harkle camp. Go Windsor's!!

[@ritamarshall2644]

I’ve spent a lot of time in India, a country I love. I’ve also worked in Jamaica. I am not racist in any way shape or form. I like people, and I often ask ‘what is your Heritage’ for no reason other than I’m interested. This has led to some lovely conversations, and I’ve learned so much. But, importantly, no-one has ever been ‘offended’, quite the opposite, they’ve enjoyed telling me about their countries.

[@tonyphilpott9500]

If I turned up in Maori dress and proceeded to perform the Haka I would not expect anyone to say, "So are you from Earl's Court then". It's called conversation. Soon we will all be mute because we will be afraid to open our mouths in case we cause someone offence. The reaction by the Palace and POW was disgraceful....Judge, jury and executioner.

[@Kari_B61ex]

If I asked someone where they came from, and they said 'Sistah Space' I would question and ask more questions! I'm not in my 80s. The 'person' in question should have given a clearer answer. To me, this is just another example of the Markle Clan wanting to stir up race hate. I absolutely agree with Richard 100%.

[@tonya--7704]

The "person" in question wanted nothing to do with a conversation with a white woman who had nothing she could use. It probably made her skin crawl just to have to be in the same room with so many white people. A r*cist in the highest form. And of course very vocal about how much she hates whites. In instances like this people should put the shoe on the other foot. If it's wrong and not tolerated for one group of people it's wrong and shouldn't be tolerated by the other group. But the blatant hypocrisy is alive and thriving with these r*ce baiters.

[@darlene6531]

Marlene’s answers were aggressive. All she had to say is her origins are a private matter.

[@valpotter3660]

Such a normal question to ask. I'm wondering if there is a bit of skulduggery here to put the spanner in the works for the Royal tour of Boston.

[@Charlotte-Dee]

Without a doubt, I smell a rat

[@pdm8446]

Or to buttress why Meghan really deserves the Robert Kennedy award for fighting structural racism.

[@britastertern-gill4961]

More than “a bit” of skulduggery.

[@Teresa-ih4sn]

Should have asked her "trick or treat?" And knowing more about this woman makes me wonder about her organisation and where her donations come from!!

[@roswell70]

All this "press" concerning the Markles during the Earthshot visit is entirely suspect

[@lucretia3606]

She was traumatize????? Really ?????……clearly she had an agenda.

[@matusadona1]

If this really traumatized her, then I think she needs to grow up and get over it !!

[@jans8449]

Apparently she's a mate of MM

[@leethomas5024]

My two cents worth opinion. Sad to hear Lady Hussey resigned over this matter. After more than 60 years of service one would expect more appreciation and support from the RF. If she had worked in the public sector she would have retired and given a gold watch after 50 years of loyal service. Also sad to hear that Prince Edward is not going to be given the title Duke of Edinburgh as per his parents wishes. I note that Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Forfar have been quietly working hard for the RF. Kudos to them for doing their duty. Enjoyed watching today's episode for a truthful expanation and opinions.

[@lynnhubbard844]

the Americans try (those who are interested in monarchies) to understand all this vitriol about titles and obsession by the British press on a daily basis to keep it stirred up

[@lynnhubbard844]

the Americans try (those who are interested in monarchies) to understand all this vitriol about titles and obsession by the British press on a daily basis to keep it stirred up

[@cadie187]

Do people have to live in someone's head to know what will offend them?! People are offended by their own insecurities!

[@robynmarshall2226]

I agree with Richard Eden ! I am so sick of all the cancel culture! Racism is NEVER ok but let’s ensure that racism was intended before we cancel people !

[@tinytank385]

My family is from Asia, but I'm America. So next time someone ask where I'm from I can flat out call racism got it.

[@elizabethhornsby1298]

Well done Richard Eden

[@ArtbyL763]

Lady SH apologized when she realized she offended the woman. Also, this was an event for women of different cultures and backgrounds. I’m sure many woman were very much sharing their backgrounds. This woman wore full African dress and yet didn’t know which African dress she wore. She was also wearing a wire. It seems to me she was waiting for a moment to call out anyone. She has very much called out the royals saying they are racists many times without any claim behind it

[@carmeldeakin2456]

And her name is actually Marlene. Fact.

[@Kis-met]

I thought Stephanie Takyi spoke so well and moderated her speech so that no sides were taken, but an intelligent opinion was put across . Gyles Brandreth's recalling the episode of Prince Philip at the dinner was so relevant. I hope Ngozi enjoys her 15mins of fame for belittling an 83yr old woman on social media rather than dealing with it directly with the palace.

[@kayfaubion5355]

I have taught many mixed race children. I have even asked the same question. It is a way to learn about others. The parents have been very proud to tell me. My school had ancestry days. So the parents have thrown themselves into it. It’s a TEACHABLE moment. I agree that the one lady had her personal space invaded. BUT again there is an adult way to tell someone. Grandma always said…how can you say that without sounding ugly! I could almost bet the farm that she was a paid plant by the HARKLES camp. So sad. Don’t forget that Lady Hussey was asked to help MEMEGAIN. but she told Lady Hussey she didn’t need her. So she was on the hit list of those who told her NO or got in her way!!! Just take a look at all those who they have smeared. RICHARD….. AMERICANS ARE PRO BRITISH!!! How dare you group us with those brats!!

[@lynnhubbard844]

Americans never make negative comments about British society, yet I see anti-American comment frequently...is it bc we refused a monarchy?! I mean, REALLY?

[@marshaezell1546]

I am sick of this as well. Glad I'm in my final years.

[@mushypeas468]

Well said Richard Eden I agree with you totally!!

[@a.t.c.3862]

I've often passed for an Indian or a Mexican, when I'm neither - it's always been a proud moment for me letting others know who my people are.

[@LNawka]

Curious: Fulani (Fulɓe people) are one of the largest ethnic groups in the Sahel and West Africa, widely dispersed across the region. Inhabiting many countries, they live mainly in West Africa and northern parts of Central Africa, South Sudan, Darfur, and regions near the Red Sea coast in Sudan - according to wiki. Is this whole Fulani situation staged?

[@shirleymckinnon6352]

Yep

[@MKR5210]

It absolutely was, Marlene Headley is a black woman born in Britain. She has changed her name using I believe two tribal names to be known as Ngozi Fulani. She furthermore is an ardent anti-monarchist who has claimed that Meghan Markle was a domestic violence victim from her in laws (nothing speaks DV more than your father-in-law walking you down the aisle). She attended this event as the guest of another charity and went in African dress. And is now claiming she was traumatised from what happened. I have no doubt whatsoever that she went there to hob nob with people she believes committed domestic violence with the intent to cause as much trouble as possible. The only person likely traumatised by this event is Lady Hussey an elderly woman who has committed her life to the service of the Royal family. And now at the end of her life has been forced to leave in disgrace 😡 I find Marlene to be a disgusting individual who seems to think because she is black we all must "know" (by telepathy?) she is British while she denies her British name for an African one and dresses to emphasise her "heritage"!!!! I'm tired of these professional victims having everything their own way however hypocritical or ridiculous their claims are.....🤬

[@lorijohnson773]

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all those of ethnic minority who have been asked an inappropriate question and instead of reacting with anger they have taken the opportunity to make it a teaching time and have educated the offender. This kind response helps to bind us together as one people instead of creating division.

[@whyme7996]

do you want to know the ethnic minorities? look at the Whites. Even in their own countries they are becoming a minority but if they go to another country they are decried as colonializers. there are NO inappropriate questions for people who do not represent the history of the country they are in.

[@lorijohnson773]

@@whyme7996 Everyone should try to be kind to each other. Education and communication. That's the key to developing empathy and over coming misunderstandings.

[@alexiswolf5809]

She may get her 15 minutes of fame, but one wonders how much more she would have gained to have been gracious with a teachable moment and knowing that someone was interested enough to ask about her.

[@mariabunch3541]

In my opinion, that conversation with Lady Susan Hussey has been completely blown out of all proportion. I have faced similar questions. Sometimes when people ask me where I am from, I say, “Oregon.” Other times, I sense that they are asking a different question. I am somewhat ethnically, ambiguous and people are curious as to my ethnic background. If I sense the person is curious about that I will answer, “My paternal grandfather was Mexican.” This has happened to me so frequently that I don’t think anything of it, and always try to give the person the information they are seeking. I think the kind of person that would take offense at those kinds of questions is very immature, or is simply looking to be offended.

[@jennyteresia]

She’s 83! Goodness, give the lady some grace! I completely agree with Richard Eden on this. Cancel culture needs to stop, it’s a real threat to the best thing we have, our democracy.

[@pegassuss2525]

People need to dig a bit more into the lady who took issue & her actions. It is a bit too convenient.

[@deborahdushane]

I think the outfit caused her to ask more.

[@jimmartini77]

I assure you, not all Americans are in the Sussex camp.

[@lynnhubbard844]

most Americans are not in any camp

[@lisaa8795]

Richard Kay needs to follow recent developments in the US more closely. The worm has turned on PH and his wife in the US, people feel differently about them now. Richard Eden seems to be onto something there regarding the unfortunate timing of this incident, he mentioned that more than once.

[@victoriaaconi]

In South Africa we have a day where we celebrate people's heritage I've always loved this day and felt really comfortable asking questions and learning so I don't think the comments were disrespectful so perhaps your country needs a heritage day as well so people can experience and explore different cultures without people feeling triggered

[@eleannapsylla9103]

Good idea

[@mameschwarzfischer2806]

I have been asked many times what my nationality is, I do not feel offended, I'm proud of my heritage. Look at this woman, does she look British to you??

[@charlottefox1105]

Just heard on the news this woman say moving her hair was abuse, ok maybe inappropriate but if she really wants to know what abuse is I can tell her and it’s nothing to do with touching head hair.

[@MKR5210]

The stupid woman supposedly runs a charity for Domestic Abuse sufferers, she knows full well what abuse is. Just more evidence this is a Markle supporter doing what she can to create a scandal to damage the family that Meghan hates so very much....😡

[@Rossiegirl]

Abuse.....it's really just an insult to those who have actually suffered abuse...

[@charlottefox1105]

@@Rossiegirl agree absolutely

[@nathan-sb5iw]

it was so rainy but definitely worth the wait seeing Catherine and William yesterday, as well as Rachel!! We are so happy Boston has been chosen for this incredible event!

[@rebeccareuter6854]

Why is the title of this not referring to her as Catherine, Princess of Wales?! The media needs to stop calling her Kate Middleton. I figured at least you guys would get this right. Geesh.

[@DDee-oi6kn]

I'm sure she gladly would have stepped down to avoid any embarrassment to the royal family.

[@debbietroop5764]

I believe the young woman went looking for a dust up based on her prior tweets ref: Royal Family.

[@yvettelubbers6607]

I agree, we need to discuss these issues at the time they happen, not just fire someone who didn't know it was offensive. Teach and learn. Come together as humans. Respect each other

[@StrongopinionsRus]

We Americans are delighted to host the Prince and Princess of Wales in beautiful Boston! Meanwhile, I’ve canceled my Netflix subscription. I have no interest in, or willingness to support, the other two.

[@sjrclark6618]

I am white and have been asked the same question. Racist question? No. She did nothing wrong.

[@arenazona1017]

Question: I heard on an Australian News site that the title Duke of Edinburgh title is to go to Princess Charlotte “because the King doesn’t want the hereditary title to go down Prince Edward’s line when the next generations will be far from main royals.” Is there a way to say that title can go to Edward as planned but be returned to the Crown upon Prince Edward and Sophie’s passing (God willing many MANY years from now!) As someone who has been insulted on my race, religion, creed…I hope somehow Lady H and the woman who was hurt can maybe come together and talk it out once the redness of this hurt on both sides ebbs. If we all talk our hurt out we heal. Otherwise the pain just continues. Good show! Love a double dose of Richards.

[@moonchildpink5525]

As an American, it was such a privilege that the Prince & Princess of Wales were so kind & generous to stop in the freezing cold weather to greet those who waited for a glimpse of the couple upon their arrival.

[@peterbrown3775]

Hi there! How are you doing and I hope you're having a good weather?

[@claudiacampbell7276]

Why should we have to speak differently to people of color. I feel we should treat all the same. That is the problem today. We don't know the rules. The rules should be the same as they have been in the past. Treat everyone with kindness and respect as you would want to be treated, whether white, black or purple I am so tired of racism and political correctness.

[@lynnhubbard844]

people exaggerating to serve their own attention seeking goals

[@coashddjj294]

Wonderful post, and I couldn't agree with you more!

[@heatherordonez1490]

I believe (although I could be wrong) most people in the US are interested in the RF (not just the British RF), interested in the Sussexes, or could care less about any of them at all. Personally I couldn't care any less about the "docuseries" about the Sussexes, I hope to see more about the Earthshot Prize and am excited to see who wins.

[@lynnhubbard844]

I am also interested in all the monarchies -mainly Japan, Spain, Monaco---yes, absolutely interested, but certainly not obsessed like the British press drone on and on about daily

[@jessie9384]

I think showing interest in someones ----cultural back ground------ is respectful . All people have such interesting cultural backgrounds . It's just how you phrase the question .