Charity boss in Buckingham Palace race row faces online abuse
Ms Fulani - who had been at the Palace representing the London-based charity Sistah Space which supports women of African and Caribbean heritage who have faced domestic and sexual abuse - felt she has had to highlight an issue which "occurs on an all too regular basis".
In a statement Ms Fulani has described her experiences since speaking out as "an emotional whirlwind"."My team, family and I have been put under immense pressure and received some horrific abuse via social media.Image source,Lady Susan Hussey was a key and trusted figure in the British royal household for decadesin the Royal Household for decades.
Part of her latest role had involved helping to host events at Buckingham Palace - which is how she met Ms Fulani. After the event, Ms Fulani described on Twitter how Lady Hussey - who is Prince William's godmother - moved her hair aside to see her name badge, and then challenged her to explain where she was from.
The conversation, as recounted by Ms Fulani, consisted of Lady Hussey pushing her about her background and nationality.
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