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Queen Camilla makes hard-hitting speech calling for an end to sexual violence

Queen Camilla gave a powerful speech at a Buckingham Palace reception, saying that those gathered were “uniting today to confront, rightly, what has rightly been called a global pandemic of violence against women.” The Queen hosted a gathering of advocates, activists, survivors and world leaders as the United Nations marks 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Conferences are…
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Queen Camilla appoints the Duchess of Kent's former lady-in-waiting as her new companion, as well as Lady Susan Hussey's daughter and a former Conservative Peer

Queen Camilla has appointed six of her closest friends as ‘Queen’s Companions’ – a new role created to replace that of Lady-in-Waiting. Her Majesty’s appointments have now been made publicly available, with the six aides expected to accompany The Queen on the official engagements she undertakes. Amongst those appointed to the role of Queen’s Companion is…
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Queen Camilla hosts a host of royals for landmark conference on sexual violence

Queen Camilla is poised to welcome royalty, dignitaries, experts and survivors to Buckingham Palace when she hosts her first major reception for her work with violence against women. Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen Consort would host a reception during the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and make a significant speech about her work in this…
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Queen Camilla pays tribute to her 'dear' mother-in-law as she presents essay award

Queen Camilla paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at an essay competition award ceremony, saying that the late monarch “is so greatly missed by us all.” The Queen was presenting the awards for The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition at Buckingham Palace, which saw a record-breaking 26,300 entries received this year. The Royal Commonwealth Society hosts the competition and sees one…
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