Kate completes Three Peaks challenge to raise money for cancer charity

The Princess of Wales has completed the National Three Peaks Challenge, climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon within 24 hours to raise money for the Royal Marsden cancer charity. This achievement marks her as the first royal to undertake the feat. The Princess, who underwent chemotherapy for cancer and announced remission in January 2025, stated the challenge was a way to "give something back" and raise awareness of the broader impact of serious illness. She emphasized that cancer affects individuals physically, emotionally, and psychologically, impacting all aspects of life. The trek involved 23 miles of climbing and 462 miles of driving, with funds raised supporting holistic cancer care. She was joined at the end by her family.

Princess Kate, the Princess of Wales, announced on Sunday that she completed the Three Peaks Challenge, climbing Britain's three highest mountains—Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis, and Snowdon—within 24 hours. This feat was undertaken to raise money for a cancer charity and to explore life beyond a cancer diagnosis while giving back. The 44-year-old royal, who is in remission from an undisclosed form of cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, shared her accomplishment on social media. She described the challenge as a way to reflect on the impact of her illness on herself and her family, having recently returned to royal duties.