Queen Camilla has accepted a new role as patron of the Samoa Victim Support Group, a charitable organisation founded in 2005 to help survivors of crime, especially women and children. She visited the group last year and has said she was immediately impressed by the strength and compassion behind their work.

Support for Survivors in Samoa

Buckingham Palace shared the announcement on the royal family’s official social media accounts. The news comes as the global campaign known as the UN’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence begins. The palace highlighted that SVSG offers essential services, from professional counselling to advocacy, all aimed at helping survivors rebuild their lives and fostering safer communities for vulnerable people.

The official statement noted that the Queen’s new patronage reflects her long standing commitment to supporting initiatives that offer protection, dignity and hope to victims of abuse.

Queen Camilla released her own message as well. She recalled her visit to Samoa almost a year ago and praised the organisation for touching, changing and even saving lives across the islands. She added that she is proud to stand with SVSG in the effort to end acts of violence that harm women and children.

Public Response

The announcement was accompanied by photographs from the King and Queen’s visit to Samoa in 2024, where Her Majesty spoke at an event focused on preventing gender based violence and even addressed the audience using Samoan.

Royal followers responded enthusiastically to the news. Many congratulated the Queen and praised SVSG for its vital role in supporting survivors. Comments described the move as inspiring, meaningful and a powerful sign of solidarity with those affected by abuse.