The Duchess of Edinburgh was visibly moved to tears during her recent visit to Chad, where she met with refugees who had fled the brutal civil war in Sudan. During her time there, the Duchess listened to their heartbreaking accounts of sexual violence and the harrowing experiences they endured.

Tears streaming down her face, the Duchess of Edinburgh emerged from the makeshift clinic into the oven-like central African heat and stood on her own by the side of the tent for a few moments in order to compose herself.

What is the situation in Chad and Sudan where Duchess of Edinburgh is visiting? - Sophie has visited Adre, on the border of the two countries, where hundreds of refugees are crossing daily to flee conflict.