With an extraordinary campaign, Princess Kate (44) dedicated herself to a good cause last weekend - and took time for a boy in a wheelchair.
The wife of British heir to the throne Prince William (44) participated in the so-called National Three Peaks Challenge. On Ben Nevis in Scotland, she encountered a special group: Among them was eleven-year-old Ted from Sutton Coldfield, who according to LBC Radio has been in a wheelchair since the age of three. The boy was accompanied by 15 friends and family members.
"I'm really very impressed, you've made it to [your] second peak", the Princess said among other things during the conversation. "Great, you've done wonderfully. We'll be cheering you on. Hopefully we'll see you on Snowdon. Good luck." On social media, a video of the encounter is circulating.
Challenge also had personal reasons
Shortly before, it had become known that Kate completed the National Three Peaks Challenge unannounced - as the first member of the royal family. The challenge requires climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon within 24 hours, the highest mountains in Scotland, England, and Wales respectively. On Instagram, Kate personally posted with two contributions to a photo and a video.
The Princess had publicly announced her cancer diagnosis in March 2024. Now she wrote - as the simple "C" below the post indicates, apparently personally - about the consequences of such a diagnosis: "Cancer doesn't just affect the body. It changes your thinking and feeling and profoundly impacts every area of life. I know this from personal experience, and the journey through and after treatment requires more than just medication." She wants to raise awareness "of the deeper impacts of serious illnesses and the importance of holistic healthcare".
"Many people have asked me why I'm doing this challenge - and in part, it's personal", Kate also explains in the video. "I'm so grateful to be here, to be strong enough to climb these mountains." She wants to "give something back" and at the same time honor the work being done across the country. The challenge also aims to support the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Kate was once treated there herself for her illness.
