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The Duchess of Edinburgh has spoken out against the issue of sexual violence after meeting women affected by conflict-related rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Sophie spent four days in the country during a secret high-security trip to “shine a light” on the “weaponisation of rape” and recognise the work being done to support those who survive horrific war-related sexual violence.
She visited Beni, in the conflict-hit east of the country, on Monday and was visibly moved as a 16-year-old girl recounted being attacked by a police officer, while another woman described being sexually assaulted while fleeing rebel-held areas.
The duchess has two children, Lady Lo
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