Princess of Wales completes Britain’s three highest peaks in 24 hours for cancer charity

Britain’s Princess of Wales completed the National Three Peaks Challenge on Sunday by climbing the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales within 24 hours. The 44-year-old scaled Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and to draw attention to holistic care for cancer patients.

Background on the princess’s health Kate, the wife of heir to the throne Prince William, is in remission after undergoing chemotherapy for an undisclosed form of cancer. She has resumed some royal duties while describing the impact the illness has had on her and her family.

Purpose of the climb In a post on her official social media channels, the princess said the challenge was “not simply as a physical endeavour but as a chance to explore life beyond diagnosis and to give something back.” She added that The Royal Marsden “holds great meaning for me and whose care and expertise are life changing for so many people.”