Prince Harry has come to the defense of Lady Susan Hussey, who has been accused of making a racist comment towards a charity worker.
Lady Susan, an 83-year-old who previously served as a lady-in-waiting to the late Queen, found herself in hot water after attending an event at Buckingham Palace where she interacted with sister space founder Ngozi Fulani.
Despite Ms. Fulani already explaining that she was born in the UK and worked in London, Lady Susan asked which part of Africa she was from, leaving Ms. Fulani feeling interrogated and uncomfortable.
In an interview with ITV’s Tom Bradby, Prince Harry, who has previously spoken out about racism towards his wife Meghan Markle, defended Lady Susan and expressed his happiness for Ms. Fulani to be invited to the palace to reconcile with her.
He emphasized his and Meghan’s admiration for Lady Susan, stating that they believe she is a great person.
Reflecting on Lady Susan’s comments, Prince Harry added that he understood her intentions and believed she never meant any harm.
However, he criticized the British press and online response to the incident, labeling it as horrendous.
The inconsistency in Harry and Meghan’s narrative has raised questions about their motives.
It appears that their plan has backfired, as they did not anticipate the revelations about Ms. Fulani’s questionable past.
There are concerns that they are now trying to backtrack on their initial claims.
Lady Susan Hussey, who had previously predicted that Harry and Meghan’s marriage would end in tears, is unlikely to be considered by Meghan, known for holding grudges, as someone she admires.
It is clear that Lady Susan is not a racist and has served the British royal family selflessly for six decades, displaying grace and dignity.
Rita Panahi, a reporter for Sky News Australia, has pointed out the unfairness of accusing an 83-year-old woman of racism when all she asked was an innocent question.
While it is acknowledged that touching Ms. Fulani’s hair was inappropriate, it is believed that she was looking for a confrontation.
There are rumors that she intended to confront Queen Camilla but settled for any member of the household as a backup plan.
Some speculate that Ms. Fulani may have been recording the conversation, explaining the existence of the transcript.
However, there is no verified evidence to support these claims, and it has even been suggested that Dr. Schouler fabricated the transcript.
In response to feeling unsafe, Ngozi Fulani, also known as Marlene Hedley, temporarily closed down her charity sister space.
This decision follows a series of television interviews where she revealed her allegiance to the Sussex squad and her connections with Misan Harriman, a long-time friend of Harry and Meghan.
Ms. Fulani has also been vocal about her anti-monarchist views and has accused the royal family of racism on multiple occasions.
Criticism towards her actions has intensified in recent weeks, particularly from people of color.
Elizabeth, a woman who claims to have had a negative experience with Ms. Fulani, expressed her shock and disappointment on Twitter, stating that she was treated poorly and left in a worse situation during a domestic violence incident.
It is alleged that Meghan and Harry planted the seed by claiming that the royal family harbored racist attitudes.
Their fans and supporters rallied behind this narrative, leading to the strong reaction to the incident between Ngozi and Lady Susan.
The aftermath serves as a reflection of the legacy they have created.