Duchess of Edinburgh first British royal to visit Ukraine since war

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, on Monday became the first British royal to visit Ukraine since Russia invaded the country more than two years ago, London announced. The British foreign ministry said Sophie met with survivors of sexual violence and torture during her visit, as well as women displaced by the war and children who were…

Britain’s Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Ukraine Martin Harris (L) visit the memorial to the victims of the Russian occupation in the town of Bucha on April 29, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. – The visit, to demonstrate solidarity with the women, men and children impacted by the war, is a continuation of her work to champion survivors of conflict related sexual violence. (Photo by Anatolii STEPANOV / POOL / AFP)

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