After giving a passionate speech in the palace’s picture gallery on what can be done to tackle the “heinous” crime, Camilla set about mingling with guests as she met scores of women, a number of whom had been directly affected by the issue. Also attending the event were Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Queen Rania of Jordan and the Crown Princess Mary of Denmark as well as the First Ladies of Ukraine and Sierra Leone. Camilla’s new Queen’s companions – not traditional ladies-in-waiting – appeared publicly with her for their first engagement since being named as such at the weekend.
