Buckingham Palace household member apologises after Ngozi Fulani questioned over where her ‘people’ came from

A member of the Buckingham Palace household has resigned and apologised after a black guest at a reception hosted by the queen consort was left feeling traumatised and violated after allegedly being repeatedly questioned over where she was from by a royal aide.

Ngozi Fulani, the founder of the charity Sistah Space, which provides support for African and Caribbean heritage woman affected by abuse, claimed the aide moved her hair to reveal her name badge. She was then persistently questioned over where her “people” came from, despite having said she was a British national.

Aide : Where are you from?

Me: Sistah Space.

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