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Duchess of Edinburgh Champions Women's Rights in Amazon

11/14/2025

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On November 12, 2025, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, inspected a Goliath birdeater spider in the Peruvian Amazon during her 10-day South and Central America tour.
She appeared nervous but held the spider on a leaf.
During the visit, the duchess engaged with Indigenous women advocating for women's rights and environmental issues.
She also held a green anaconda and released a turtle to promote sustainable practices.

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Story summary

On November 12, 2025, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, inspected a Goliath birdeater spider in the Peruvian Amazon during her 10-day South and Central America tour.
She appeared nervous but held the spider on a leaf.
During the visit, the duchess engaged with Indigenous women advocating for women's rights and environmental issues.
She also held a green anaconda and released a turtle to promote sustainable practices.