The Princess of Wales completed the Three Peaks Challenge last weekend to raise funds for a cancer charity and “explore life beyond diagnosis”
Fresh images have emerged showing the Princess of Wales receiving a warm welcome from family members at the base of Snowdon after conquering her Three Peaks Challenge.
In an extraordinary feat of stamina, Kate undertook the punishing National Three Peaks Challenge over the past weekend to generate money for a cancer charity and “explore life beyond diagnosis”.
The future monarch climbed Britain’s three tallest mountains – Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – within 24 hours, beginning her expedition on Saturday evening.
The pictures, recently published on their official social channels, reveal Kate being met by the Prince of Wales and the couple’s three youngsters Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, alongside her mum and dad Carole and Michael Middleton and sibling James Middleton.
The snaps capture her hugging her spouse in one frame, while another displays her cuddling Charlotte. Additional pictures show her with her arm round George, clasping hands with Louis, and chatting with relatives, reports Wales Online.
The closing photograph features Kate surrounded by her nearest and dearest, including her mum, dad, brother, and his pet pooch.
The post states: “This time last week, completing the National Three Peaks Challenge.
“A huge thank you to everybody who has supported The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.”
Kate tackled the Three Peaks challenge solo, with Mountain Rescue on hand to assist along the way. Kensington Palace confirmed it believed the feat represented a royal milestone, with the princess becoming the first member of the royal family to complete the Three Peaks challenge.
The princess subsequently made a donation to an 11 year old wheelchair user she crossed paths with during the challenge. While scaling Ben Nevis, she met Ted, who was taking on the same gruelling trek with the backing of his family and friends.
The group were raising funds for Molly Olly’s Wishes, a charity committed to supporting children battling serious illnesses.
On Monday, Kate contributed to Ted’s fundraising efforts on JustGiving, penning a heartfelt message which read: “One of the real highlights of the Three Peaks Challenge was meeting inspiring people like you along the way.
“Huge congratulations to Ted, Pete and the entire team for raising money for such a wonderful cause.”
The JustGiving page, set up by Ted’s father, Pete Haslam, has already surpassed £11,000 in donations.
The page reads: “Ted is a wheelchair user – but that’s never been the thing that defines him. Determination does.
“This isn’t his first mountain. He has already taken on Snowdon not once, but twice, proving his resilience and spirit. Last year, he stood proudly at the summit of Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the UK. Each climb has been a step – quite literally – toward something bigger than himself.”
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