Kate completes Three Peaks challenge to raise money for cancer charity
Princess becomes first royal to climb highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales, 18 months after cancer remission
TL;DR
- Princess Catherine completed the Three Peaks Challenge, climbing Scotland, England, and Wales' highest mountains in under 24 hours.
- She is the first member of the royal family to achieve this feat.
- The challenge was undertaken to raise money and awareness for The Royal Marsden cancer charity.
- Catherine, who underwent chemotherapy for an undisclosed cancer in early 2024 and announced remission in January 2025, spoke about the wider impact of serious illness.
- She emphasized that cancer affects physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being, impacting individuals and their families.
- The challenge involved trekking 23 miles, over 3,000 metres ascent, and driving 462 miles between peaks.
- Money raised will support holistic cancer care.