The Duchess of Edinburgh was moved to tears after she met refugees fleeing to Chad to escape the civil war in Sudan and heard their “devastating” experiences of sexual violence. Sophie became the first member of the royal family to make an official visit to the central African country when she spent three days there,

Duchess Sophie could not hold back tears after she met with women who were raped in exchange for food and water in war-torn Sudan.

The Duchess of Edinburgh said she felt "wobbly" after hearing "devastating" circumstances facing women and children fleeing

Tears streaming down her face, the Duchess of Edinburgh emerged from the makeshift clinic into the oven-like central African heat and stood on her own by the side of the tent for a few moments in order to compose herself.

The Duchess of Edinburgh burst into tears during her second trip abroad in two weeks. Sophie, 59, met with refugees on the border of war-torn Sudan and broke down after hearing the horrific stories of sexual violence.

The Duchess of Edinburgh was visibly moved to tears during her recent visit to Chad, where she met with refugees who had fled the brutal civil war in Sudan. During her time there, the Duchess listened to their heartbreaking accounts of sexual violence and the harrowing experiences they endured.

What is the situation in Chad and Sudan where Duchess of Edinburgh is visiting? - Sophie has visited Adre, on the border of the two countries, where hundreds of refugees are crossing daily to flee conflict.