The Princess Royal has been working to a tight schedule as the royal undertakes a meaningful task at the behest of the company.
Senior members of the working royals, including King Charles and his wife, had arrived on Tuesday to carry out a range of duties during the week. It also included a “rare family dinner” at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where senior members gathered just before Prince Harry and Meghan’s visit to the UK.
The following day, Princess Anne undertook an important engagement that falls in line with Queen Camilla’s work as the royals stay in Scotland.
The royal officially opened Victim Support Scotland’s new Edinburgh office where she met staff, volunteers and people affected by crime during the visit. The visit came after Anne attended the conference last year and oversaw the Glasgow office in 2023.
The charity is responsible for providing emotional, practical and trauma-informed help to people and families affected by crime across Scotland. The volunteers support victims and witnesses through the legal process and also refer them to therapy and special services when needed. They are a great help during the legal process, which can often leave victims feeling isolated.
“We were honored to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to officially open our Edinburgh office,” said the charity’s interim chief executive, Debbie Adams.
“We are incredibly proud of this welcoming, trauma-informed space and have received resoundingly positive feedback from people who have used our new remote evidence package,” she continued.
“The Princess Royal is a huge supporter of Victim Support Scotland and we greatly appreciate the interest she takes in our work and the time she takes to speak to people who have been affected by crime.”
