Queen Camilla has called for action to be taken “now” as she reaffirms her support for the end of domestic violence.
Taking to social media, the Royal Family shared footage of the ITV documentary, “Behind Closed Doors”, which followed Her Majesty as she visited charities and organisations dedicated to ending domestic violence.
The message was posted as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which is running from November 25 to December 10.
Part of the video features Camilla speaking to an audience at Buckingham Palace, saying: “It’s just so important to do something now.
Camilla reaffirmed her support for the end of domestic violence.
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GETTY“Thank you for committing yourselves to bringing an end to these heinous crimes forever… Your stories and your experiences are vital tools as we seek to bring about change.”
Theresa May praised the Queen for her longstanding work to support survivors of domestic abuse.
Baroness May said: “The fact that the Queen is saying actually this issue matters [is] really important.”
During an event at Buckingham Palace, the former prime minister told Camilla: “Thank you for the dedication you have to this issue.”
Former Prime Minister Theresa May praised the Queen.
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PACherie Blair, wife of former PM Sir Tony Blair, also praised the Queen for her support, saying: “She has always used her power to help other women.
“Telling them that they are worthy when they’ve been told they are not.”
Recently, the Queen praised the work of the Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG), which has “touched, changed and saved lives” through its support for abuse victims.
She previously visited Samoa with her husband, King Charles, where she outlined her mission to “eliminate abuse”.
Cherie Blair also credited the Queen for her work.
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GETTYSpeaking in Samoa, Camilla said: “Almost exactly a year ago, I visited SVSG and was immediately struck by your outstanding work with victims of abuse throughout Samoa.
“You have, I know, touched, changed and saved lives across the island, and I am proud to stand with you as we seek to end these heinous crimes forever.”
The year prior in Samoa, the Queen delivered a moving speech at an event organised by the Commonwealth in recognition of its efforts to end gender-based violence.
She opened the speech by saying: “Prime Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a huge pleasure to be here with you today. I would, first, like to thank the people of Samoa for the warm welcome that my husband and I have received and for your hospitality and generosity to us and to the whole Commonwealth family.”
Camilla highlighted the scale of abuse, stating: “Globally, 30 per cent of women have been subjected to either physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. Most of this at the hands of an intimate partner. Worldwide, 27 per cent of women aged 15-49 who have been in a relationship, report that they have experienced some sort of abuse from their partners.
“Faced with the vastness of the issue, it can seem almost impossible to know where to begin. Yet our Commonwealth’s 75-year history offers hope, inspiration and – crucially – solutions. Leaders from around the globe are willing to meet, as equals, and to have difficult, and constructive, conversations.
“We know that abuse can be prevented and ultimately eliminated, but only if we work together until that task is completed. That is our commitment: to each other, to the Commonwealth and to the generations to come. E au le Inailau a Tama’ita’i. Thank you.”
If you or someone you know needs support, help is available through the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.