Palace race row

SIR – I am shocked by what has happened to Lady Susan Hussey (“Lady-in-waiting resigns in palace racism row”, report, December 1). I have been acquainted with her for many years, as we attend the same church in London.

Lady Hussey is a modest, kind and devout Christian who would not intentionally offend anyone. At our church, which is very ethnically diverse, she has always got on extremely well with parishioners of all origins. I can say categorically that she is not racist. I am quite sure that her intentions have been misconstrued, and that she was doing nothing more than taking an active interest in the lady involved in this debacle.

What shocks me even more is that she has effectively been “dumped” by the Royal family after decades of loyal service, given gratis.

John Vaughan

Tiverton, Devon