Pride of Britain Award for domestic abuse campaigner

Diana Parkes CBE has dedicated her Pride of Britain award to her daughter Joanna, who was killed by her husband. The 85-year-old given the ‘Special Recognition’ award for her work to tackle domestic violence, helping children displaced by abuse.

Ever since her daughter Joanna was killed, Diana Parkes campaigned to raise awareness of domestic abuse, along with Joanna’s best friend Hetti.

The pair set up the Joanna Simpson Foundation in 2014 to help raise awareness of the impact of domestic violence and transform the care, support and protection of children affected by domestic violence and homicide.

Ms Parkes’ daughter, Joanna Simpson, killed by her husband, Robert Brown, and within earshot of her young children in 2010.

Brown sentenced to 26 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter with diminished responsibility.

In the PoB video, Camilla jokes with Ms Parkes and Ms Barkworth-Nanton, saying: “I’m afraid we did slightly double cross you by bringing you here today.”

Both Ms Parkes and Ms Barkworth-Nanton appointed CBE in the New Year’s Honours List 2024 in recognition of their work. Camilla credited Ms Parkes’ story as her inspiration for raising awareness around domestic violence.

The Pride of Britain Awards on ITV1 on Thursday October 24 at 8pm.

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