Ngozi Fulani, who runs the London-based charity Sistah Space, was one of the guests at Queen Consort Camilla's event to celebrate organizations that help women who are victims of domestic abuse, per The Telegraph. Founded in 2015, Sistah Space assists women of "African and Caribbean heritage affected by domestic and sexual abuse."

After she arrived at Buckingham Palace, Fulani was subjected to intense questioning about her family heritage, and she recounted the interaction on Twitter. A palace staffer, whom Fulani referred to as "Lady SH," wasn't satisfied when she said she was British. Lady SH asked questions like, "No what part of Africa are YOU from?" Even after Fulani said she was born in Britain, she had to repeat herself multiple times, saying to SH, "No Lady, I am of African heritage, Caribbean descent, and British nationality."

Following the incident, Buckingham Palace released a statement saying, "In this instance unacceptable and deeply regrettable comments have been made." The palace added: "The individual concerned would like to express her profound apologies for the hurt caused and has stepped aside from her honorary role with immediate effect," per The Guardian.

"I think it is essential to acknowledge that trauma has occurred and being invited and then insulted has caused much damage," Fulani said after the event, per The Times. Despite being upset by what happened, she declined to name the person, remarking that "it is the system that needs to be revised," per The Telegraph.