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'Demure and genteel royal is a tigress' when it comes to women's rights, says expert


EXCLUSIVE: Following The Duchess of Edinburgh's successful visit to Tanzania, a leading royal expert explains why Sophie is a "tigress" when it comes to championing women’s rights

But two of the biggest highlights drew on her interests in gender equality – which stretch from women empowerment to the prevention of female genital mutilation (FGM) and raising awareness against sexual violence in conflict areas. Elsewhere, Sophie focused on the plight of avoidable blindness around the world, something which holds a deep place in her heart as her own daughter, Lady Louise, was born with esotropia and underwent two different surgeries to correct her vision. Not only is Prince Edward the only one of Queen Elizabeth II’s four children not to be divorced, but he has managed to find a wife with the strength of character to thrive in the Royal Family, while using her immense platform to benefit others.

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