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Camilla comments in Saudi change

The Duchess of Cornwall said she had noticed a "sea of change" in Saudi Arabia as she toured a women's craft academy.

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Camilla: Women Saudi MPs 'blazing such a trail'

Camilla was joined by the Prince of Wales as they were given a tour of the gold encrusted parliament building in Riyadh. Hanan Al Ahmadi, one of the female members, told the Duchess her visit was an endorsement of what they were doing.

We have been waiting for this for a very long time. It is an emotional and very proud moment for us and carries a great deal of responsibility.

You coming here to meet us is an endorsement of what is happening here.

– Hanan Al Ahmadi

Camilla then replied:

I am so impressed. You are all so clever and well-educated and are blazing such a trail.

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