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Giséle Pelicot received a Danish human rights award at Nørrebro Teater on Wednesday evening. Photo: Liselotte Sabroe/Ritzau Scanpix

Queen Mary met feminist and rape victim Gisèle Pelicot

On Wednesday, Queen Mary met with Gisèle Pelicot, whose ex-husband was convicted in a case of mass rapes against the now 73-year-old French woman. According to a royal house Instagram post, Pelicot’s courage, stoic calm, and dignified voice made a deep impression on the Queen.

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