Freakin' Royal Mail: Queen Camilla Pens Heartfelt Letter to Rape Survivor Gisele Pelicot
Camilla, the Queen, pens letter to Gisèle Pelicotcamill
Got a weird surprise in your mailbox? Ask Gisele Pelicot, the French rape victim, who received an unexpected missive from none other than Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom.
Queen Camilla, consort to King Charles III, penned a heartfelt, personal letter to Gisele Pelicot, affirming her support on the highest royal level. As reported by "Newsweek," Queen Camilla has been a long-time crusader against domestic and sexual violence, her compassion quickly drawn to Pelicot's harrowing story.
The queen acknowledged Pelicot's exceptional dignity and courage, particularly her decision to waive anonymity and advocate as a role model for other victims of sexual violence. According to a palace source, Pelicot had a powerful message: “Why should [I] be given the feeling of being a victim or hiding out of shame?"
While the palace declined to comment on the specific content of the letter, the source added that Pelicot, despite enduring immense personal suffering, had shed light on "a very important social problem."
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In this instance, Camilla admired Pelicot's public stance on sexual violence, echoing the queen's own steadfast commitment to the cause.
The rape trial against Pelicot's husband, Dominique, and his accomplices garnered worldwide attention. Abducted, drugged, and repeatedly raped for nearly a decade, Pelicot's sufferings jolted the moral conscience of the world. In December, the notorious "Beast of Avignon" was sentenced to 20 years behind bars.
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Sources: ntv.de, vpr
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Camilla, the consort of King Charles III of the British Royal House, showed support for Gisele Pelicot, a rape survivor, by penning a personal letter to her. Newsweek reported that Queen Consort Camilla has been a long-time advocate against domestic and sexual violence. Pelicitally, the Commission has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation.
