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The Duchess of Edinburgh has become the first royal to visit war-torn Ukraine since the conflict began two years ago. Sophie, 59, is visiting Ukraine at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The mother-of-two will demonstrate solidarity with the women, men and children impacted by the war, according to Buckingham Palace. The trip also marks a continuation of Sophie’s work to champion survivors of conflict-related sexual violence. The duchess announced her commitment to champion the UK’s Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI) and the UN’s Women, Peac…

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