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The countess is on an official visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo – the first by a member of the British royal family.
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The countess is on an official visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo – the first by a member of the British royal family.
Sophie, 57, spent time speaking to victims and staff as she spent time on a post-op ward at Panzi Hospital, Bukavu, South Kivu Province, during her visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The countess is on an official visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo – the first by a member of the British royal family.
The royal is joining in the country's efforts to end conflict-related sexual violence.
Sophie, who is married to King Charles' brother Prince Edward, is carrying out an official visit to the African country at the request of the Foreign Office.