Princess of Wales completes Three Peaks challenge for cancer charity
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The Princess of Wales has completed the National Three Peaks challenge to raise money for the Royal Marsden cancer charity, becoming the first member of the royal family to achieve the feat, according to Kensington Palace. Catherine, 44, climbed Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon within 24 hours this weekend, starting on Saturday evening. She was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in early 2024, underwent chemotherapy, and announced she was in remission in January 2025. The princess carried out the challenge solo, supported by Mountain Rescue, and was greeted at the end by the Prince of Wales, their children, and her parents and brother. In a social media message, she said she took on the trek not only as a physical endeavor but to give something back and raise awareness of the wider impact of serious illness. Money raised will be used to help more people with cancer benefit from holistic care.
What’s reported
The Princess of Wales completed the Three Peaks challenge (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, Snowdon) within 24 hours this weekend, starting Saturday evening.
She is the first member of the royal family to complete the challenge, according to Kensington Palace.
Catherine was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in early 2024, underwent chemotherapy, and announced remission in January 2025.
She was treated at the Royal Marsden hospital in Chelsea, west London.
The Royal Marsden cancer charity has launched a fundraising page at royalmarsden.org/princessofwales.
She trekked 23 miles with a total ascent of more than 3,000 metres (10,000ft) and a driving distance of 462 miles.
She was supported by Mountain Rescue and greeted by the Prince of Wales, their children (George, Charlotte, Louis), her parents (Carole and Michael Middleton), and brother (James Middleton).
Money raised will support holistic care for cancer patients.
Key figures
Catherine, Princess of Wales (age 44)
Prince of Wales (husband)
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis (children)
Carole and Michael Middleton (parents)
James Middleton (brother)
Royal Marsden hospital
Royal Marsden cancer charity
Sources: The Guardian
