Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Queen Rania.Photo: Arthur Edwards-Pool/Getty Images
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwallhad a surprising royal escort on her first day on tour in Jordan.
The women headed inside to meet local children, including adolescent girls receiving a lesson on building self-esteem and assertiveness.
The center was established in 2005 to offer child protection activities to families of Jordanian, Palestinian and Syrian origins. The organization offers services that aim to combat child abuse and strengthen families across Jordan.
The tour was originally scheduled for March 2020 but was postponed due to the pandemic.
“It is always very special indeed to come back to Jordan – I’m sorry this time it is 19 months late,“Prince Charlessaid. “The fact that we can come back is hugely encouraging.”
Prince Charles, who celebrated his 73rd birthday on Sunday, and Camilla, 74, will spend four days in Jordan and Egypt to celebrate the U.K.’s special relationship with each country.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Queen Rania.Arthur Edwards-Pool/Getty Images
Prince Charlesalso told King Abdullah, “How hugely we all admire Jordan and your Majesty’s efforts on looking after so many refugees coming from all around the area. Jordan is so unbelievably hospitable – it’s marvelous.”
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Prince Charles' private secretary Chris Fitzgerald said ahead of the visit that climate change would be one of the tour’s main themes, along with inter-faith dialogue, female empowerment and efforts to preserve cultural heritage.
source: people.com
