Charles and Camilla attend VE Day Commemorations in Lyon

The Duchess of Cornwall has told how her campaign to highlight domestic violence was inspired by the experiences of friends. Scroll down for video Speaking about domestic violence on a visit to a women's refuse centre today, Camilla admitted she had 'no idea of the extent or how many people, how many women actually around the world are suffering from it' The Duchess was presented with a hamper as she spoke to residents and staff inside the refuge today Speaking about her work in the field of domestic violence, Camilla said: 'Each told their stories and they were the most moving stories I've ever heard, I mean there was nobody in the whole audience without a tear in their eye' 'It's also got the backing of the city and the mayor so it's financed by them and talking to the ladies they say it's their safe haven. ‘I think it's because these women can get up and talk about it that it's at last making a difference because I think people are beginning to realise what it's all about and they also realise 'it's not only me' there's lots of others have suffered or are suffering and you know perhaps I should get up and tell my story, to stop making it such a taboo subject.’ Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall looked in excellent spirits as they sampled wine at a food market in Lyon on Tuesday The Duchess held up her glass to the camera during a tasting session at one local stall Camilla said it was hugely important to keep talking about the issue in order to break the taboo surrounding it. The pair broke out into fits of giggles as they quaffed on local wine The royal visitors were followed by well-wishers who snapped photos on their phones The Duchess of Cornwall looked interested in learning more from a local charcuterie stall Charles and Camilla took time out of their busy schedule to taste the French wines The Duchess of Cornwall, 70, looked smart in an off-white dress for the occasion Camilla couldn't resist sampling some of the local delicacies as they toured the food market At one point the Duchess encouraged her husband to take a whiff of one of the herbs on display During the ceremony, Charles laid a wreath before meeting veterans and schoolchildren who will have participated in the ceremony, as well as members of the public. Camilla and Charles observe a moment of silence at Monday's VE Commemorations, held at Lyon's Parc TÍte d'Or on Tuesday morning Paying his respects: During the ceremony, Charles laid a wreath before meeting veterans and schoolchildren who will have participated in the ceremony Clad in a navy pinstripe suit, the Prince of Wales looked to be in good spirits as he spoke to veterans as well as members of the public The Germans and the Vichy auxiliary police, tracked down the members of the resistance and made many arrests.