Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to ‘explore life beyond’ cancer diagnosis
Catherine, Princess of Wales, completed the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer, describing it as “a chance to explore life beyond diagnosis and give something back”.
He completed an endurance event in which people climbed the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales in 24 hours to raise funds for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
The Princess announced that she was treated for cancer in March 2024 and said that she went into remission at the beginning of 2025.
On Sunday he said he wanted to support “holistic health care” for people with cancer, describing it as a way to improve “well-being, resilience and quality of life during an extraordinarily difficult time”.
Alongside a photo of himself at the summit of Ben Nevis on social media, he wrote: “Cancer doesn’t just affect the body.
“It changes how you think and feel and profoundly affects every aspect of life.
“I know this personally, and I know that the journey through treatment and beyond requires more than just medication.”
He continued: “With this challenge, I want to raise awareness about the deeper impacts of serious illnesses and the importance of holistic healthcare.
“Every individual is different and ensuring a holistic person approach to care enables those living with cancer to overcome the highly personal challenge of diagnosis.
“Holistic treatments complement clinical pathways and support patients’ ability to maintain their well-being, resilience and quality of life during an extraordinarily difficult time.”
Following the completion of the challenge in Wales, the princess was greeted by members of her family, including the Prince of Wales, his three children George, Charlotte and Louis, his parents Carole and Michael Middleton, and his brother James.
When the princess announced her cancer diagnosis, she described it as a “massive shock” and said it had been an “incredibly difficult few months”.
Details of her cancer were not disclosed, but Kensington Palace said at the time that it was confident the princess would make a full recovery.
He expressed his “relief” by announcing that he had begun to recover after about a year. He has since returned to royal duties.
This weekend he climbed Scafell Pike in England, Ben Nevis in Scotland and Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) in Wales.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity has launched a fundraising page for the princess’ walk, saying it will “support more cancer patients to benefit from holistic care”.
Dame Cally Palmer, chief executive of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, said they were “honored” to have the Prince and Princess of Wales as their joint patrons.
He continued: “The Princess’s commitment to the Royal Marsden stems from her deep empathy for those facing similar challenges and we are extremely grateful for this generous support, which will make a difference to the lives of so many cancer patients and their families.”
