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Queen Sends Letter of Support to Gisèle Pelicot in Heartfelt Gesture

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
March 13, 2025
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Queen Sends Letter of Support to Gisèle Pelicot in Heartfelt Gesture
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Queen Camilla has sent a personal letter of support to Gisèle Pelicot, a French rape survivor whose harrowing ordeal has drawn global attention.

The Buckingham Palace confirmed the gesture, highlighting the Queen’s long-standing advocacy for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

According to News media, Newsweek, Queen Camilla was “tremendously affected” by Pelicot’s story and wanted to acknowledge her “extraordinary dignity and courage.”

Queen Sends Letter of Support to Gisèle Pelicot in Heartfelt Gesture

Gisèle Pelicot endured nearly a decade of abuse at the hands of her ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, who drugged and raped her while recruiting dozens of men to participate in the assaults. In December, Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a court in Avignon, France.

While the palace declined to disclose the contents of the letter, a royal aide told Newsweek that Queen Camilla was determined to express support “from the highest level.” The aide praised Pelicot for using her personal suffering to “highlight a very significant societal problem.”

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  • Gisèle Pelicot’s Fight for Justice
  • Convictions and Ongoing Legal Battles
  • Queen Camilla’s Advocacy for Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Why It Matters

Gisèle Pelicot’s Fight for Justice

Gisèle Pelicot’s case became France’s largest rape trial, drawing international attention after she waived her right to anonymity to expose her ex-husband’s crimes. Pelicot’s decision to “make the shame swap sides” transformed her into a symbol of resilience and feminism. During the trial, groups of women gathered outside the courthouse to applaud her strength, often offering flowers as a sign of solidarity.

Dominique Pelicot’s crimes came to light after he was caught taking inappropriate photographs of women in a supermarket. Investigators discovered hundreds of videos on his hard drive, documenting the rapes of his wife and other victims.

Convictions and Ongoing Legal Battles

Dominique Pelicot was convicted alongside 50 other men, with 46 found guilty of rape, two of attempted rape, and two of sexual assault. He was also convicted of taking indecent images of his daughter, Caroline, and his daughters-in-law, Aurore and Celine.

Caroline Darian, Pelicot’s daughter, is now pressing charges against her father, accusing him of drugging and raping her. Darian, 46, claims she is clearly unconscious in two photographs found on her father’s hard drive. Dominique Pelicot has denied sexually abusing his daughter.

Queen Camilla’s Advocacy for Domestic Violence Survivors

Queen Camilla has vowed to campaign for victims of domestic violence throughout her lifetime, calling for a “culture change” to end violence against women. She has worked closely with charities and refuges, using her platform to raise awareness and support survivors.

In November last year, an ITV documentary showed the Queen’s advocacy work, featuring her call for domestic abuse to be discussed more openly and for the stigma surrounding it to be dismantled.

Why It Matters

The Queen’s letter to Gisèle Pelicot is part of her wide reaching efforts to support survivors and advocate for systemic change. By recognizing Pelicot’s courage, Queen Camilla aims to inspire others to speak out against abuse and seek justice.

Meanwhile, Pelicot’s case sparked a global conversation about the importance of supporting survivors and holding perpetrators accountable. Her bravery in waiving anonymity and confronting her abuser has made her a powerful voice for change, especially for women.

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Somto Nwanolue is a news writer with a keen eye for spotting trending news and crafting engaging stories. Her interests includes beauty, lifestyle and fashion. Her life’s passion is to bring information to the right audience in written medium

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