Princess of Wales Finishes National Three Peaks Challenge While Recovering from Chemotherapy

The Princess of Wales completed the National Three Peaks Challenge on Sunday, walking 23 miles on foot, ascending more than 10,000 feet and driving 462 miles between the summits. GB News reported she climbed Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England and Snowdon, also known as Yr Wyddfa, in Wales, finishing the route alone with Mountain Rescue support.

Her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, met her at the base of Snowdon after the final ascent.

GB News said no other member of the Royal Family has previously completed the challenge. Catherine posted on Instagram that the Royal Marsden holds great meaning for her and that its care is life-changing. She wrote that every year hundreds of thousands of people hear words no one wants to hear, adding that cancer changes how people think and feel and affects every aspect of life.

During the climb of Ben Nevis she met 11-year-old Ted Haslam from Sutton Coldfield, who was being carried up the mountain by 15 friends and family members. Catherine asked about his lucky mascot for the Molly Olly charity and told him she was impressed he had reached the second peak. GB News reported she later made a private donation of between £1,000 and £2,000 to his JustGiving page.

Ted Haslam has raised more than £13,000 for Molly Olly's Wishes, which supports children with terminal and life-threatening conditions. He told ITV the meeting was one of the most memorable things of his life. The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity set up a dedicated fundraising page for donations linked to the challenge.

James Middleton posted a photograph of his sister after she finished, adding a mountain emoji and a heart. Catherine wrote to Ted Haslam that meeting inspiring people like him was one of the real highlights of the challenge and congratulated his team for raising money for the cause.