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The Duchess of Edinburgh Visits Kenya

The Duchess of Edinburgh Visits Kenya

The Duchess of Edinburgh has been in Kenya to recognise the role women play in preventing and resolving conflicts, and to celebrate Kenyan women leaders across security, peacebuilding and business.

The Duchess of Edinburgh has been in Kenya, undertaking engagements in recognition of the role women play in preventing and resolving conflicts, and to celebrate Kenyan women leaders across sectors including security, peacebuilding and business.

The Duchess of Edinburgh in Kenya The Duchess of Edinburgh during her visit to Kenya. Photo: The Royal Family

The Duchess met artisans and discussed the community-wide benefits of resilience and stability that come from economic independence.

The Duchess meeting artisans The Duchess speaking with local artisans. Photo: The Royal Family

She also spent time with women peacebuilders who are advocating for better protections, justice and support for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.

The Duchess with women peacebuilders The Duchess with women peacebuilders in Kenya. Photo: The Royal Family

In Wajir, the Duchess laid wreaths at the world's smallest Commonwealth War Cemetery.

The Duchess laying wreaths in Wajir The Duchess laying wreaths at the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Wajir. Photo: The Royal Family The Duchess laying wreaths in Wajir The Duchess laying wreaths at the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Wajir. Photo: The Royal Family The Duchess meeting Kenyan women The Duchess meeting Kenyan women. Photo: The Royal Family

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