Kate Middleton, Britain’s Princess of Wales, said on Sunday she had climbed three of Britain’s highest peaks in 24 hours to raise money for a cancer charity and “as a chance to explore life beyond recognition and give something back”.
Kate, 44, the wife of heir to the throne Prince William, is in remission after undergoing chemotherapy for an unknown type of cancer and, as she has returned to royal duties, has spoken about the toll the disease has had on her and her family.
In a post on her official social media channels, Kate said this weekend she had completed the Three Peaks Challenge – climbing Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis, and Snowdon, the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales – in a 24-hour period.
He said the aim was to raise awareness of the importance of holistic care and to raise money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity which supports the work at the hospital where he was treated for several months.
“I have taken on the National Three Peaks Challenge, not just as a physical activity but as an opportunity to explore life beyond perception and to give something back,” the princess said.
“The Royal Marsden is a place that means a lot to me and whose care and expertise is changing lives for so many people.”
