During a 10-day official visit to South and Central America, the Duchess of Edinburgh travels through Peru, Panama, Guatemala, and Belize, on a Foreign Office–backed itinerary for her royal duties.

In Peru, she will explore Indigenous-led conservation efforts, meet women leaders from Awajun, Shipibo-Konibo and Kukama Kukamiria communities, and visit the Amazon as part of her Global Ambassador role with The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

Her Peru trek includes a biodiversity walk where she observed wildlife like a Goliath birdeater tarantula and an enormous rainforest tree, while capturing moments with her phone.

Sophie is known for publicly addressing difficult issues and has previously supported conflict-related causes, including Ukraine and Iraq, acknowledging the emotional toll while stressing the purpose and flexibility of the role.

The visit underscores historical UK-Peru ties, spotlighting projects from the Birkenhead-built 1904 gunboat to contemporary biodiversity initiatives.

Her ambassadorship is connected to personal family health history and awareness of eye conditions following her daughter’s treatment, shaping her advocacy work.

The tour runs from early to mid-November and centers on environmental sustainability, women’s empowerment, Indigenous engagement, and anti–human trafficking efforts.

In addition to conservation, Sophie aims to bolster international blindness prevention, leveraging her Global Ambassador role for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

A Remembrance Sunday event at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office highlighted Sophie’s emotional response, signaling a transition from remembrance to global engagements.

In Guatemala, she will observe civil society initiatives aiding survivors of trafficking and sexual violence, visit charities aiding at‑risk youth, and witness Indigenous‑led conservation in the Maya Biosphere Reserve.

Her Guatemala itinerary also emphasizes women’s and youth-focused organizations in high-risk areas, linking anti-trafficking efforts with community support.

In Panama, she will meet senior government officials to acknowledge and discuss Britain’s cooperation on global issues, including conflict-related sexual violence.

The royal visit includes a dinner marking the first year of the UK biodiverse landscape programme in the Andes and Amazon regions, underscoring sustainable production and bio-business.

Belize plans include Garifuna Settlement Day celebrations, marine ecosystem protection discussions, and a tour of the British Army Training Support Unit Belize for jungle operations.

On day one in Peru, Sophie met Indigenous women leaders from Awajun, Shipibo-Konibo and Kukama Kukamiria, highlighting governance, leadership, and efforts against environmental crime and climate change.