Lesser-known royal attends Wimbledon with controversial guest | Royal | News

The Duke of Kent was among a host of celebrities competing on the first day of Wimbledon today. Prince Edward, 90, was carefully spotted as the match continued at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.

She wore a black dress, a white jacket and burgundy sunglasses.

Lady Susan was the Lady of the Bedchamber to the late Queen Elizabeth, but was forced to resign in December 2022 following an incident at Buckingham Palace, nearly three months after the late monarch’s passing.

The 87-year-old, who is also one of Prince William’s godparents, was involved in a racist row with a charity boss who claimed the late Queen’s lady-in-waiting had asked her where she was “really” from during a reception in November that year.

Ngozi Fulani, founder of charity Sistah Space, wrote to

The charity leader also included a transcript of the call, adding that Women’s Equality Party leader Mandu Reid and Suzanne Jacob witnessed it.

According to the report shared by Fulani, Lady Susal allegedly asked him “which part of Africa is he from?”

He then allegedly pressed Ms Fulani to find out her nationality, telling the charity leader even after the Palace guest made it clear to him that he was born and raised in Britain: “No, but where do you really come from, where do your people come from?”

A few hours after Ms. Fulani’s post, Buckingham Palace released a statement.

A spokesman said: “We take this incident extremely seriously and launched an immediate investigation to establish full details. “In this case, unacceptable and deeply regrettable comments have been made.

“We have reached out to Ngozi Fulani regarding this matter and invite him to discuss all elements of his experience in person if he wishes.

“In the meantime, the individual concerned would like to deeply apologize for the pain he has caused and has resigned from his honorary duties with immediate effect.

“All members of the household are reminded of the diversity and inclusion policies they must support at all times.”