Kate, Princess of Wales, climbs Britain’s three highest peaks in 24 hours to raise money for cancer hospital

Catherine, Princess of Wales, completed Britain’s arduous Three Peaks Challenge over the weekend to support the hospital where she underwent cancer treatment two years ago.

She said she undertook the endurance challenge – which involves summitting the three highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales within 24 hours – to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, a specialist cancer center in Chelsea, west London.

“Lots of people have asked me why I’m doing this challenge,” she said in a video message, posted on Sunday. “Partly it’s personal – I’m so grateful to be here, to be strong enough to walk these hills.”

“But, more importantly, it’s to give something back and acknowledge all the incredible work going on up and down this country.”

Kate, 44, announced her cancer diagnosis and that she was undergoing chemotherapy treatment in March 2024, two months after she had major abdominal surgery. Almost a year later, she shared that she was in remission.

Since then, she has slowly returned to royal duties. She has become deeply involved in promoting the work of the Royal Marsden, and sought to support people living with cancer. Last year, Kensington Palace announced that she had been named the joint patron of the cancer charity alongside her husband, Prince William.