Sophie becomes first royal to visit Ukraine since start of Russian invasion

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Sophie met the president and first lady of Ukraine and delivered a message to them on behalf of the King.

The Duchess of Edinburgh has become the first member of the royal family to visit Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion.

The duchess visited Ukraine at the request of the FCDO to demonstrate solidarity with the women, men and children impacted by the war and in a continuation of her work to champion survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.

During a video address at a conference on conflict-related sexual violence in Ukraine last month, the duchess said: “Survivors here and around the world have spoken out so bravely about their experiences.

 

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