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Princess Catherine Conquers Three Peaks, Raises Cancer Charity Funds

6/29/2026

Summary

Catherine Three Peaks

Catherine, Princess of Wales completed the National Three Peaks Challenge—climbing Ben Vis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon within 24 hours—to raise funds for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
She hiked 23 miles, ascended over 10,052 feet and travelled about 743 km between summits with Mountain Rescue support.
She disclosed a March 2024 cancer diagnosis, completed chemotherapy by September 2024, entered remission in January 2025 and said the climb promotes holistic cancer-care programs funded by the donations.

Summary

Princess Three Peaks

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity opened an online fundraising page for the Princess’s Three Peaks Challenge.
Dame Cally Palmer of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust said the Princess’s involvement honoured the charity and will help patients.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are joint patrons of the charity, reinforcing royal support.
Proceeds will expand the charity’s holistic-care programmes that combine physical, emotional, spiritual and social support for cancer patients.

History

Historical Context

In 2015 the Duchess of Cambridge ran the London Marathon, a race founded by Chris Brasher and John Disley in 1981. The marathon’s charity arm has raised over £1.4 billion since its start, with Cancer Research UK alone collecting £172,888 that year. Her participation shows how royal-backed endurance challenges now sustain large-scale cancer-care funding, echoed today in the Three Peaks Challenge with the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

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Catherine Three Peaks

Catherine, Princess of Wales completed the National Three Peaks Challenge—climbing Ben Vis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon within 24 hours—to raise funds for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
She hiked 23 miles, ascended over 10,052 feet and travelled about 743 km between summits with Mountain Rescue support.
She disclosed a March 2024 cancer diagnosis, completed chemotherapy by September 2024, entered remission in January 2025 and said the climb promotes holistic cancer-care programs funded by the donations.

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