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.

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

The Duchess of Edinburgh was moved to tears after meeting refugees who fled to Chad to escape the civil war in neighbouring Sudan. The duchess was the first member of the Royal Family to make an official visit to Chad.

Sophie moved to tears after meeting refugees in Chad fleeing civil war in Sudan - The Duchess of Edinburgh has become the first member of the royal family to make an official visit to Chad.

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.