The Duchess of Edinburgh Visits Iraq, Delivers Message from King Charles III
The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Iraq this week, meeting with politicians and feminist activists in a rare visit by a British royal to the war-scarred country.
During her two-day trip, she met with President Abdul Latif Rashid and his wife, Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmed, and delivered a message from King Charles III.
She also met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani and visited centers that took care of women and children's health.
The duchess delivered a speech at the annual conference of Women's Voices First, a fund for women's rights organizations in Iraq.
She also met with businesswomen and discussed the challenges they faced.
The visit was kept secret due to security reasons.
She also met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani and visited centers that took care of women and children's health.
The duchess delivered a speech at the annual conference of Women's Voices First, a fund for women's rights organizations in Iraq.
She also met with businesswomen and discussed the challenges they faced.
The visit was kept secret due to security reasons.