As our new patron, Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Edinburgh, is committed to helping strengthen families and communities to deal with issues that impact them.
Mothers’ Union has had the privilege of enjoying royal patronage since its foundation in 1876, and we are delighted, as we approach our 150th Anniversary in 2026, that Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Edinburgh, has accepted the invitation to continue this tradition.
“We are honoured that Her Royal Highness has chosen to join us as patron,” says Mothers’ Union Worldwide President, Kathleen Snow. “The Duchess will bring strength and inspiration for the work we all do. We are especially grateful for Her Royal Highness’s experience and commitment to championing the most marginalised, particularly those who are impacted by violence and abuse in conflict, a cause we are passionate about, because conflict disproportionately affects women and children. As a woman-led movement, we also greatly welcome The Duchess’s commitment to promoting the development of women into leadership.”
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