Queen Camilla Commends Gisèle Pelicot's Courage in Personal Letter

The Queen privately praised the French survivor of mass rape for her dignity and efforts to highlight societal issues surrounding sexual violence.

Queen Camilla wrote a personal letter to Gisèle Pelicot, a French survivor of mass rape, recognizing her extraordinary courage and dignity.
Dominique Pelicot, Gisèle's ex-husband, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for drugging and facilitating her rape by dozens of men over a decade.
Gisèle Pelicot waived her anonymity during the trial to shift the stigma of sexual violence onto perpetrators and inspire other survivors to speak out.
The letter reflects Queen Camilla's long-standing advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, a cause she has championed for decades.
An online petition to award Gisèle Pelicot the Nobel Peace Prize has garnered over 173,000 signatures, amplifying her global impact as a symbol of resilience and justice.