The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Ethiopia - Day 5

On Wednesday, the Duchess of Edinburgh spent her fifth day in Ethiopia. She first attended the Trachoma Elimination Conference in her role as Global Ambassador of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

As we commemorate #WorldSightDay @FMoHealth conducted an insightful conference on Trachoma Elimination, in collaboration with @UKinEthiopia & @OrbisIntl in the presence of Her Royal Highness, Duchess of Edinburgh (and Global Ambassador of IA for the Prevention of Blindness). 1/3 pic.twitter.com/pRYgJpC5c9

— Lia Tadesse (@lia_tadesse) October 12, 2023

Afterward, the Duchess of Edinburgh met with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Pleased to receive Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh @RoyalFamily at my office today during her Ethiopia tour. We exchanged views on multiple development issues. Great appreciation to the Duchess for her support to charitable initiatives within the country. pic.twitter.com/AhjMEY4tib

— Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 (@AbiyAhmedAli) October 11, 2023

The Duchess of Edinburgh also attended a reception with Ambassadors to mark the 23rd anniversary of UNSC Resolution 1325, the first-ever resolution on Women, Peace, and Security.

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Edinburgh met a dedicated array of Ambassadors to mark the 23rd anniversary of UNSC Resolution 1325.

The first ever resolution on Women, Peace and Security.

Thanks to @AmbAddis for co-hosting and @mnsanzabaganwa for your eloquent words pic.twitter.com/AQagtvnUQO

— UK at the African Union (@UK_AfricanUnion) October 12, 2023

The Duchess of Edinburgh first wore her Beulah London dress with her Jimmy Choo pumps, her Sophie Habsburg clutch, and her Cassandra Goad necklace.

The Duchess of Edinburgh then wore her ME and EM dress with her Cassandra Goad necklace.