Queen Camilla in Apia, Samoa, in October 2024. Photo: AFP / Pool / Manaui Faulalo
Queen Camilla has agreed to become a patron of a non-governmental organisation in Samoa that supports vulnerable women and children who are victims of abuse.
The Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG) said it was "deeply honoured" to receive the news from Buckingham Palace.
Queen Camilla visited the SVSG during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa last year.
A Royal 'ava ceremony welcomed Their Majesties to Samoa on their first full day of engagements. Photo: MANAUI FAULALO
The group called the royal patronage a "historic blessing", especially as it marks two decades of service to vulnerable children, women, and persons with disabilities in Samoa.
The patronage announcement was officially made in celebration of King Charles's 77th birthday last week.
SVSG president Siliniu Lina Chang attended the special event hosted by the British High Commission, where the confirmation was officially shared in the presence of the Head of State, government leaders, and members of the diplomatic corps".
"With the Royal Family supporting over 3000 organisations worldwide, we are deeply humbled to be included among them," SVSG said.
The group said it looked forward to strengthening partnerships and engagement over the next two years.
