Duchess Sophie is taking a page out of Queen Elizabeth’s handbook with her brand-new role.
The royal family recently announced that the Duchess of Edinburgh, 60, has been named patron of the Mothers’ Union. The duchess will follow in the footsteps of the late Queen Elizabeth (who previously held the position), along with the Queen Mother and Queen Victoria.
The Duchess of Edinburgh celebrated the exciting news by visiting the organization to learn more about their goals ahead of the charity’s 150th anniversary next year. The royal family documented the visit by sharing a slideshow of photos on Instagram.
The caption read, “As the newly announced Patron of @OfficialMothersUnion, The Duchess of Edinburgh has visited one of the charity’s projects, English for Women, in Chelmsford.”
It continued, “The project aims to reduce isolation of those in local communities who experience language barriers in their everyday lives, many of whom are fleeing challenging situations. It provides a space where learners can build support networks and learn everyday English to increase their sense of belonging.”
Following the announcement, Kathleen Snow (president of the Mothers' Union) released a statement and revealed that Duchess Sophie’s involvement was a no-brainer. “The Duchess will bring strength and inspiration for the work we all do,” she said. “We are especially grateful for Her Royal Highness's experience and commitment to championing the most marginalised, particularly those who are impacted by violence and abuse in conflict, a cause we are passionate about, because conflict disproportionately affects women and children.”
Snow continued, “As a woman-led movement, we also greatly welcome the Duchess’s commitment to promoting the development of women into leadership.”
Keep up the great work, Duchess Sophie.
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