Princess Kate issues emotional new message as she makes huge gesture | Royal | News
He took on the trekking challenge on his own, with support from Mountain Rescue along the way, to raise funds for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. While on Ben Nevis, Catherine met young wheelchair user Ted Haslam, who was taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge that day. With the support of a team of family and friends, he completed the Three Peaks Challenge.
Ted is raising money for Molly Olly’s Wishes, a charity that supports children with serious illnesses.
Although the amount of the donation was not visible, Catherine sent an emotional message to the 11-year-old: “One of the highlights of the Three Peaks Challenge was meeting inspiring people like you along the way.
“Huge congratulations to the whole team for raising money for such a great cause.”
He signed the message with his initial “C”.
The Three Peaks Challenge was not Ted’s first encounter with the mountain.
He has tackled Snowdon twice and last year conquered Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain.
fundraising page Just Giving read: “This challenge is about more than mountains. It’s about showing what’s possible.”
“It’s about pushing boundaries, inspiring others and making a difference.”
Princess Catherine was greeted at the finish by the Prince of Wales, his children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, as well as his parents Carole and Michael Middleton and his brother James Middleton.
Kensington Palace said they believed this trip was a royal first as the princess was the first member of the Royal Family to complete the Three Peaks.
The royal family celebrated the initiative with the following post on the monarchy’s official social media account: “Congratulations to the Princess of Wales.”
Catherine explained that she embarked on the walk not just as a physical endeavor, but also to “give something back” and raise awareness of the wider impacts of serious illness.
In a video released on Sunday, the princess said she had met some “incredible people” living with cancer and its aftermath, adding: “I personally know how difficult this journey is.”
