11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Welsh Mothers' Union leader meets Duchess of Edinburgh
Welsh provincial president Sue Rivers was invited to the palace's garden party, hosted by The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, to honour individuals and organisations for their contributions to communities.
During the event, Ms Rivers spent time with The Duchess of Edinburgh, the recently announced royal patron of the Mothers' Union, where she discussed the joy and appreciation for the Duchess' new role.
The discussion also included Ms Rivers' work with initiatives such as Away From It All (AFIA) and the domestic abuse campaign in Wales.
Ms Rivers said: "It was a delight to meet HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh.
"She showed great interest in my work as a member and my long-standing commitment to the organisation."
With 45 years of dedication to Mothers' Union, Ms Rivers' has spearheaded key initiatives, like the 'Behind Closed Doors' exhibition to raise domestic abuse awareness, and the church guide to addressing domestic abuse, thus emphasising her leadership abilities and initiative.
