Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors sees Queen Camilla speaking to domestic-abuse survivors, which has been a key part of her royal work. It also reveals her empathy when she meets women and their families who have experienced domestic abuse and shows her deep understanding of the issue and the help needed for women and girls.

Sir Patrick Stewart has spoken of the 'shame' and 'humiliation' he feels of witnessing his father's violent abuse of his mother, and how he and his brother would attempt to shield her from harm

Sir Patrick has advocated for victims of domestic abuse for over a decade and has recently backed The Independent ’s Brick by Brick appeal upon its launch in September. The innovative campaign, in partnership with charity Refuge,

Sir Patrick Stewart has revealed how he sought therapy in later life to deal with the memories of the horrific domestic abuse his father inflicted on his mother. The British actor said he felt “shame and humiliation” after meeting peers whose home life’s were totally different from his.