susan hussey obituary

The family stood silently for the short service that the late monarch had put together with the Church of England before she died aged 96. The choice of jewellery marked a subtle tribute to the Queen, who was known to love pearls. Receive a notification when services are updated. Susan's life defined courage and dignity. But what is more unacceptable? Lady Hussey, 81, was reportedly more than just a member of staff to . [3], Hussey is a godmother to Diana's first-born son, William, Prince of Wales,[1] and was chosen to accompany Queen Elizabeth at the funeral of Prince Philip. The Queen's coffin entered Westminster Hall as the choir of Westminster Abbey and the choir of His Majesty's Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, sang Psalm 139. Susan Katharine Hussey, Baroness Hussey of North Bradley, GCVO (ne Waldegrave; born 1 May 1939), known as Lady Susan Hussey, is a British noblewoman who served as a Woman of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth II and as a Lady of the Household from September to November 2022 under King Charles III. I incline to the latter. Queen Letizia of Spain cut an elegant figure in a matching pink skirt and top as she Do not sell or share my personal information. No services are scheduled at this time. View obituary Susan M. Dube September 17, 2022 (79 years old) View obituary Marion G. Mathews September 21, 2022 (90 years old) View obituary Zoa Lynne Guptill September 12, 2022 (75 years old) View obituary Donald A. Guptill September 9, 2022 (93 years old) View obituary James Merritt Freeman September 2, 2022 (75 years old) View obituary Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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. He also loved to make up and tell creative adventure stories about Tony the Turkey and share them regularly with his children. Her spiritual lift and dry sense of humor with her family was her forte, and was infectious to all who met her. Important role: The Queen arriving at the funeral of her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 accompanied by Lady Susan Hussey. 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. 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. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website, 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. Or for dispatching a loyal, grey-haired servant with such cruel haste, without even the benefit of a days grace? Susan had the gift of relating so well with the youngest and the oldest in any group, and all of those in between, whether longtime friends or total strangers. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Lady Susan, 83, whose husband, Marmaduke Hussey, is depicted in The Crown Season 5, joined the Royal Household following the birth of Prince Andrew in 1960, and was originally employed to help respond to a stream of letters on behalf of the late Queen. [13][14] The prime minister, Rishi Sunak, declined to comment on the controversy specifically, but stated that the country had made "incredible" progress in tackling racism, adding that it was "never done" and must continue to be addressed. Memorial contributions may be made to Practical Action (practicalaction.org) in Steves honor. Lady Susan Hussey began working for the royal family in 1960. Susan earned her B.S.N. After the congregation was dismissed, cries of 'God save the King' could be heard as the King and the Queen Consort left Westminster Hall as Big Ben rang out at 3.30pm. [9][12] A spokesperson for her godson, William, Prince of Wales, said that "racism has no place in our society". Their closeness was clear when Lady Susan accompanied the Queen to the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh, following his death aged 99. On Wednesday, after Ms Fulani published details of their conversation on social media, which was backed up by witnesses, Buckingham Palace announced that she was resigning her honorary post as a 'Lady of the Household' and expressed her profound apologies for the offence caused. I have many fond memories of time spent with Tommy and the entire Hussey family. She was also a teacher, mentor and role-model for her staff, and had been awarded many honors over the course of her nursing career. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. 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. Steve has always had a love for all kinds of animals and a very big heart for all animals and humans. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. 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. [29], "Susan Hussey" redirects here. This morning a mutual friend told me she is 'shattered and heartbroken and will never recover. And I think that's a kind of a disrespect about ageism,' she said on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Bob was born in West Hanover, MA, January 8, 1928, the son of the late John and Helen (Brouthers) Hussey and brother to Jack Hussey and the late Joseph Hussey. Professionally, George thrived in leadership roles. Laurence Dollimore For Mailonline, Harry and Meghan's Netflix trailer has 'been DELIBERATELY timed to take away from Cambridges' landmark US tour', experts say - as Sussexes' friend Omid Scobie jibes: 'If tomorrow is William's Super Bowl, here's the Halftime Show', William and Kate were blindsided by Harry and Meghan's bombshell Netflix trailer: Prince and Princess 'didn't know' teaser would land during their first US trip since 2014 - as they prepare to meet President Biden today. Lady Susan was a key staff member part of the so-called 'HMS bubble' during the Covid-19 pandemic. By So why was being grilled about her books on Mastermind so Why should I be asked to tip when I shop online? SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS SUSAN, CHARLIE, AND FAMILY. One powerful image showed the monarch sat alone. THOMAS HUSSEY OBITUARY. Steve was a wonderful and generous human being and he will be missed by all who knew him. Her aunt, Dame Frances Campbell-Preston, was lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Princess Diana's nieces Lady Eliza and Amelia share Fabulous in fuchsia! "Duke" Hussey was a leading newspaper industry executive for decades, taking the prestigious BBC post when he retired from News International. As well as accompanying the Queen on engagements and writing correspondence, she- along with the other ladies-in-waiting - also organised the royal diary and even sat with the Queen while she watched television. 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. Who'll find love on our blind date? And as the Queen's most senior lady in waiting, she had influence over the royal household. Most pensioners are unfamiliar with the wonders of woke etiquette and its pitfalls. Which leaves me to wonder if Prince William will return all the Christmas and birthday presents he received from Lady Susan? Everything you need to know about the man who tried to stop Diana's infamous BBC Panorama interview from taking place. Prince William, who is Lady Susans godson, expressed disappointment in his long-standing benefactor and elder, and the Palace denounced the incident as unacceptable. Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall flanked by Mistress of the Robes, Fortune FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton (right) and Lady Susan Hussey (left), attends the State Opening of Parliament in the Houses of Parliament in London in October 2019. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The role of lady in waiting - which is highly prestigious but unpaid - is typically given to an aristocrat women who acts as a personal assistant to the monarch. When my parents met in the early 1960s, the first thing he asked my mother, who is Hungarian, was where are you really from? Really. While she has largely remained out of the spotlight until now, she has often been present through many aspects of royal Life, spotted in the background at key royal engagements. They also assist the Queen on official engagements, from handing her money to being passed the bouquets of flowers presented to her. But she could not survive a meeting with the activist Ngozi Fulani and the arbitrary rules that apparently now govern 21st Century social discourse. 'If you invite people to an event, as I said, against domestic abuse, and there are people there from different demographics, I don't see the relevance of whether I'm British or not British. However, there are some tasks they are relieved of in the modern era - including the task of entertaining the monarch with music and dancing. 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. Let the family know you are thinking of them. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Cornell Hussey for more than 65 years. He was a good man and will be . Lady Susan was married. As a lady-in-waiting, she took charge on a day-to-day basis as the leading Woman of the Bedchamber. Here are the seven best ways to wear them this spring. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, The monarch arrived with her loyal lady-in-waiting, The Queen pictured with Lady Susan in the State Bentley, Queen Elizabeth II and Lady Susan Hussey drove through the Quadrangle ahead of Prince Philip's funeral, The Queen made her way to the front of the chapel alone, Her Majesty bowed her head as the service began, Queen Elizabeth II watches as pallbearers carry the coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh, Lady Susan and the monarch have a strong bond, The Queen and Lady Susan attending a National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in Westminster in November 2020, The Queen and Prince Philip were married for 73 years, Lady Susan and the Queen in the State Bentley ahead of Prince Philip's funeral, Members of the Royal family walk behind a land rover carrying the coffin, Prince Charles follows the hearse, a specially modified Land Rover, carrying the coffin ofhis father, The coffin of Prince Philip is taken into St. George's Chapel for the funeral service, Prince Philip funeral - Queen sits alone as members of the royal family enter St George's Chapel, Loyal lady-in-waiting Lady Susan Hussey, 81, rode with Queen in State Bentley to Prince Philips funeral, Frogmore eviction shows King Charles has drawn a line with Harry - now he must do two more things with the spoilt brat, Harry's vicious attacks on Camilla could not be forgiven by King Charles - he had to hit back, Constance Marten: Baby's body found after massive police search, as cops question runaway aristocrat & Mark Gordon, Rishi Sunak to finally unveil delayed small boats law next week after Brexit win, Ministers vow to never use draconian spy law to jail journalists, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Lady Susan, who is 83, has survived world crises, royal scandals and machinations and the death of her friend Queen Elizabeth, to whom she was a beloved companion and longest serving lady in waiting. Steve will be greatly missed by so many family and friends! For the American playwright, see, Resignation and subsequent return to royal duties, Last edited on 24 February 2023, at 03:43, Marmaduke Hussey, Baron Hussey of North Bradley, Geoffrey Waldegrave, 12th Earl Waldegrave, William Waldegrave, Baron Waldegrave of North Hill, Royal Household Long and Faithful Service Medal, Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, "Lady Susan Hussey, Queen's confidante and Prince William's godmother - profile", "Camilla scraps ladies-in-waiting in modernising move", "The Queens' Lady-in-Waiting Who Is Supporting Her During Prince Philip's Funeral", "Lady Susan Hussey quits over remarks to charity boss Ngozi Fulani", "Royal aide Lady Susan Hussey resigns after making racist comment at palace", "We didn't ask for Lady Hussey to resign. Lady Susan is also a sister of the former Tory Cabinet minister William Waldegrave. Ms Fulani said the comments were down to racism, not Lady Susan's age. It was added that the individual concerned [Lady Susan was referred to only as Lady SH in Fulanis tweets and was not explicitly named by the Palace] would like to express her profound apologies for the hurt caused and has stepped aside from her honorary role with immediate effect.. On Saturday, she accompanied the Queen in the State Bentley as she left the castle to join the rear of the procession carrying Philips coffin to St Georges Chapel. 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. The family will greet guests from 4:00 PM until time of service at 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 1730 East Grand River Ave, East Lansing, Michigan. She was born with physical challenges, but never allowed them to stop her from living a full and rich life. 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