On 25 April 1959, she married Marmaduke Hussey (later Chairman of the Board of Governors of the BBC) and had two children: James Arthur (b. She was a Patient Care Manager at University Medical Center in Tucson. When the Queen wanted to help Meghan come to terms with the complexities of royal life, it was Lady Susan she personally sent to see her. The comments below have been moderated in advance. By However in 2001 she was seen passing the Queen a pound coin so she could buy The Big Issue from a magazine seller during an official day trip to Brighton. Stephen "Steve" Bourne Hussey, age 54, died Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at his home in Okemos, Michigan, where he has resided for the past ten years. Lady Susan Hussey arrives for the funeral (right) (PA) Lady Susan Hussey is the daughter of Geoffrey Waldegrave, the 12 th Earl Waldegrave and Mary Hermione, Countess Waldegrave. She has never sought publicity or the acclaim of the yelling multitudes. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Describing how Lady Susan also touched her hair during the incident, she said: 'I was stood next to two other women - black women - and she (Lady Susan) just made a beeline for me, and she took my locks and moved it out of the way so that she could see my name badge. Her doctors and those close to her, were constantly amazed by her perseverance, accomplishments and drive to achieve beyond their highest expectations. How to trick yourself slim: Top nutritionist reveals her tips including shrinking your cutlery, sniffing Head over heels for Kate! In 2001, Lady Susan passed the Queen a pound coin so she could buy The Big Issue from a magazine seller while on an official day trip to Brighton. Forgiveness free of evil done, SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS SUSAN, CHARLIE, AND FAMILY. She was beyond a member of staff - such was her closeness to the Royal Family, she was asked to be a godmother of Prince William, and also to accompany the Queen to the funeral of her late husband, Prince Philipin April 2021. Ladies-in-waiting are the unsung members of the Queens household and are personally chosen by the monarch. HM the Queen in the Market Square in Aylesbury with Lady In Waiting Lady Susan Hussey in 2002. They also assist the Queen on official engagements, from handing her money to being passed the bouquets of flowers presented to her. Lady Susan Hussey among the guests at Williams confirmation (John Stillwell/PA). Her Majesty, who wore all black and a face mask for the occasion, appeared sorrowful and deep in thought as she entered St George's Chapel, Windsor. Elder son and heir of Charles III of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth IIs household attended the late monarchs funeral, The royal family walked in procession behind the Queens coffin, Prince George and Princess Charlotte walked alongside their parents. He also loved to make up and tell creative adventure stories about Tony the Turkey and share them regularly with his children. In the office, she was one of the members of the team that answered the numerous letters sent to the monarch. But then I am prejudiced, I have known Susan Hussey since I was 18, and if she is a racist, then I am an ornamental fountain. Lady Susan Hussey took up the role as one of the Queens ladies-in-waiting in 1960 and served the monarch for more than 60 years. 'I've heard so many suggestions it's about her age and stuff like that. Lady Hussey was among many senior figures to pay their respects to the late monarch during the lying in state service yesterday, joining close family members including the King, Prince William and Prince Harry. [21], Hussey had reportedly returned to performing official royal duties by February 2023, representing Princess Anne at a memorial service for Dame Frances Campbell-Preston. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Now rushing to her defence, author Mr Shawcross said Lady Hussey had'devoted her entire life to the monarchy and the Royal family' through a 'sense of duty and love of this country'. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? Lady Susan is a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) and received the Queen Elizabeth IIs Royal Household Long and Faithful Service Medal with 30, 40, 50 and 60-year bars. Daily Headlines Newsletter Receive today's headlines directly to your . Yet it has been suggested that she should not have been allowed out at all, and certainly forbidden social intercourse. This might make them old fashioned, but Ms Fulani, who is a sophisticated media performer and the head of a charity, might have acted with some grace. Lady Susan Hussey was seen travelling alongside the Queen to Buckingham Palace ahead of the Trooping the Colour ceremony earlier this year, during the monarchs platinum jubilee celebrations. There are new strict rules governing what used to be called making conversation. 'The comments were unacceptable, and it is right that the individual has stepped aside with immediate effect.'. Ms Fulani told ITV's Good Morning Britain: 'Although I didn't experience physical violence, what I feel I experienced was a form of abuse. She accompanied the Queen during Prince Philip's funeral in April 2021. According to Tom Bower's most recent book, Revenge: Meghan, Harry And The War Between The Windsors, Lady Susan was said to have visited the duchess at Nottingham Cottage, the home she shared with Harry in the grounds of Kensington Palace, to offer help and advice. She has now stepped down from her honorary role as one of three Ladies of the Household, to which she was appointed last week to help King Charles III at formal occasions. She was also the only person to accompany the Queen to the funeral of her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, in April 2021. People of Sue Husseys generation did not grow up in todays multi-cultural Britain. Memorial contributions may be made to Practical Action (practicalaction.org) in Steves honor. A spokesperson for the prince, who is Lady Susan's godson, was quick to condemn her remarks, stating that racism has no place in our society and that the comments were unacceptable, and it is right that the individual has stepped aside with immediate effect. [1][2] According to BBC News, Hussey "was a key and trusted figure in the British royal household for decades."[3]. Susan Elaine Hussey HUSSEY, Susan Elaine, co-founder of Gorilla Theatre, passed away February 18, 2009. He frequently referred to his marriage as "the best thing that ever happened to me." She was seen standing in a line among the other ladies in waiting, and wore a set of pearls in an apparent tribute to the Queen. Lady Hussey, 81, was reportedly more than just a member of staff to . Susan Marcia Salovitz Hussey has been a resident of Tucson since 1994. Lady Susan Hussey was the victim of a'remorseless, cruel, blame culture' after being 'forced to resign' for repeatedly asking a black campaigner where she was 'really from', her close friend has said. Is Andrew Bailey finally learning his lesson? Lady Susan Hussey is a Senior Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen. The late Marmaduke Hussey, who died in 2006, was BBC chairman when Diana, Princess of Wales gave her 1995 Panorama interview but, in accordance with tradition, he was not given a preview. George graduated from Holy Trinity High School and received a Bachelor's degree from Pace University. The group joined world leaders, monarchs and public figures from nearly 200 countries for the ceremony on Monday (19 September). News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Lady Susan Hussey resigned from the Royal household yesterday after 60 years of loyal service to King and Country. Prince William 's godmother Lady Susan Hussey, 81, was seen clad in black and wearing pearls - no doubt as a mark of respect for the late monarch, who was known to love them. Join the conversation with other Spectator readers. [25][26], She was also awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Version of the Royal Household Long and Faithful Service Medal with 30-, 40-, 50- and 60-year bars. Lady Susan is the fifth and youngest daughter of Geoffrey Waldegrave, 12th Earl Waldegrave and Mary Hermione, Countess Waldegrave, and was married to the late BBC chairman Marmaduke Hussey. As a part of the royal household since 1960, she was a regular in the Court Circular, and often represented the late Queen at funerals and events when the monarch had obligations elsewhere. "Duke" Hussey was a leading newspaper industry executive for decades, taking the prestigious BBC post when he retired from News International. He even had the opportunity to climb Mt. And I think that's a kind of a disrespect about ageism,' she said on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. The life of the late BBC baron married to the Queens lady-in-waiting, Susan, as he appears in, Who is Countess Mountbatten of Burma? Prince Philips dear friend has a starring role in. 14:18 GMT 02 Dec 2022. 'That's a no-no. She is the sister of the former Conservative cabinet. The world order is changing in his favour, Harry, Meghan and the rise and fall of the folie deux. He loved bologna and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches into adulthood, and learned to love to cook, especially with his children. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Also survived by his siblings Richard and his wife Betty Hussey of Billerica, William Hussey and his wife Deborah Kuhlman-Hussey of Marion, James . Let others know about your loved one's death. The Queen was accompanied by pages of honour (left) and her ladies-in-waiting Diana Lady Farnham And Lady Susan Hussey (far Right), Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by her lady-in-waiting Lady Susan Hussey departs after attending the Gold Service Scholarship awards ceremony at Claridge's on February 16, 2016. The Queen turned to her loyal lady-in-waiting, Lady Susan Hussey, for support on the day of the Duke of Edinburghs funeral. William, who is on a trip to Boston in the US with the Princess of Wales, backed the decision of his godmother to resign as a Lady of the Household. King Constantine, Lady Susan Hussey, Princess Alexandra, the Duchess of Westminster, Lord Romsey, Prince Harry, Princess Diana, Prince William, Prince Charles and the Queen after the confirmation of Prince William, 1997. He grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990, and then attending veterinary school at the UW in Madison as well, graduating in 1995. Lady Susan is also a sister of the former Tory Cabinet minister William Waldegrave. Her daughter Katharine married Sir Francis Brooke and followed her mother into royal service, as one of the official companions to Queen Camilla. Rudyard Kipling. She was a close friend of Queen Elizabeth II and would often spend time with her at Balmoral. Susan was born on. The Queen turned to her loyal lady-in-waiting, Lady Susan Hussey, for support on the day of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral. SUSAN HUSSEY OBITUARY HUSSEY--Susan Elaine, co-founder of Tampa's Gorilla Theatre, passed away on February 18, 2009. The royal aide is also a good friend of Queen Margrethe of Denmark and attended the Cop27 reception in Egypt this month. And that's why whenever we see it we must confront it. Their closeness was clear when Lady Susan accompanied the Queen to the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh, following his death aged 99. ', It comes as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has waded into the row to say that racism must be 'confronted', adding that he has experienced it in his own life and 'the job is never done.'. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. The procession was led by King Charles III and the Queen Consort, followed by the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of York, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, and the Prince and Princess of Wales. Ngozi Fulani, founder of domestic abuse charity Sistah Space, said she was left feeling 'violated' after Lady Hussey - Prince William's godmother - 'interrogated' her about where she was from at a Palace reception on Tuesday, despite her making clear she was British. Lady Susan was born in 1939 and was the fifth and youngest daughter of the 12th Earl Waldegrave and Mary Hermione, Countess Waldegrave. Subscribe to leave a comment. 12:43 GMT 02 Dec 2022 Lady Susan was married. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Susan's memory to the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona 3822 E. River Rd., Tucson, Az. On top of her Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, which she was awarded in the Queens 2013 Birthday Honours, she also received the Queen Elizabeth II Version of the Royal Household Long and Faithful Service Medal with 30, 40, 50 and 60-year bars. Lady Susan Hussey, Prince Williams godmother, was one of the late Queen Elizabeth IIs ladies-in-waiting and a member of her inner circle for more than 60 years, until Her Majestys death in September 2022. [9][12] A spokesperson for her godson, William, Prince of Wales, said that "racism has no place in our society". [1] It was widely reported that Lady Hussey asked Ngozi Fulani "where she came from", this was brought to wider public repute the next day, when Sistah Space charity founder Ngozi Fulani published the conversation (on Twitter) as a transcript of a now undisputed conversation that occurred between them at the event. Her knowledge of the workings of the Palace once saw her play a role in helping newcomers including Lady Diana Spencer settle into royal life. Prior to that, she lived in Los Angeles, CA and Boston, MA. She was appointed following the birth of Prince Andrew to take charge of the monarchs correspondence. Lady Susan Hussey resigned from the Royal household yesterday after 60 years of loyal service to King and Country. The choice of jewellery marked a subtle tribute to the Queen, who was known to love pearls. And now we come to the crux of this tragedy. He frequently referred to his marriage as "the best thing that ever happened to . She is survived by her husband, Aubrey Hampton; their son, Trevor; her sister, Ann. Susan Marcia Salovitz Hussey has been a resident of Tucson since 1994. In asking Ms Fulani where she really came from, Susan Hussey was merely repeating what people like her and my late father used to say. Their union brought about the birth of Jacob, their loving son, to whom she devoted herself completely. The shame and despair of being physically attacked by your own child. A trusted companion to Queen Elizabeth II for more than 60 years, Lady Susan stepped down from her role as a royal aide after she made unacceptable and deeply regrettable comments to a charity founder at a Buckingham Palace reception, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex step out for Hollywood date night at exclusive private members club as Harry announces major live event, In Queen Margrethe II of Denmarks last interview before her extensive surgery, she spoke of the royal title drama and Crown Prince Frederiks future on the throne, The Princess of Wales wears delicate brooch with touching connection to the late Queen, Who is Marmaduke Hussey? Prior to that she worked as a Psychiatric Nurse Manager at Olive View Medical Center in Los Angeles County. 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