Eton Faculty has apologised and “sanctioned” plenty of pupils after allegations {that a} group of ladies visiting from a close-by state college had been subjected to misogynistic language, racial slurs and jeering.
The boys’ non-public college close to Windsor, Berkshire, informed the BBC that an investigation came about into the incident which occurred throughout a speech by Nigel Farage final week.
An individual, who mentioned they had been a mother or father of one of many women who attended the speech, wrote on social media anonymously that the scholars had been booed contained in the lecture theatre and had been subjected to “racial slurs” and “usually misogynistic feedback”. They mentioned of the non-public college pupils: “Their behaviour was terrible.”
The poster additionally mentioned that Eton boys had cheered Farage’s “worst feedback on migrants and Covid”.
The faculty informed the BBC it had apologised “unreservedly” for the “completely unacceptable” behaviour.
Farage mentioned the ambiance throughout his speak was “riotous”.
In 2013, the Salisbury Diplomatic Society hosted the then Ukip chief at Eton for a chat referred to as Europe: In or Out?
The varsity, which prices greater than £40,000 a 12 months for boarders, counts Boris Johnson, Prince William, Prince Harry and David Cameron as amongst its alumni.