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DELIVERING A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE KING THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH SPEAKS OUT AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON A HISTORIC SECRET VISIT TO WAR-TORN UKRAINE

She has long been involved in supporting survivors of sexual violence, and last week the Duchess of Edinburgh continued her mission when she became the first member of the royal family to visit Ukraine since it was invaded by Russia in 2022.

Sophie, 59, made a secret trip to the country at the request of the UK Foreign Office to “demonstrate solidarity with the women, men and children impacted by the war”, said Buckingham Palace.

She also delivered a personal message from the King

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