Princess Kate shares family photos after completing mountain challenge
Princess Catherine of Wales has shared family photos following her successful completion of the National Three Peaks Challenge. The event was held to raise funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, where she previously received treatment.
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The story provides a positive update on the Princess's health and her ongoing commitment to cancer advocacy following her remission.
<p>Princess Catherine of Wales has shared new family photos after she last week completed a well-known physical challenge to raise money for UK cancer charity Royal Marsden. </p> <p>In <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/06/29/princess-kate-takes-on-three-peaks-challenge-for-cancer-fundraiser/" target="_blank">the three peaks challenge</a>, participants aim to climb the tallest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales within a 24-hour time period. The mountains are Scotland's Ben Nevis, England's Scafell Pike and Wales' Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa.</p> <p>The photos, shared to social media, show Catherine reuniting with Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis after finishing the challenge in Wales. </p> <p>Her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, brother James Middleton and the family's golden retriever also joined the celebration.</p> <p>"This time last week, completing the National Three Peaks Challenge," Catherine wrote in the post's caption.</p> <p>"A huge thank you to everybody who has supported The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity." </p> <p>Catherine completed the challenge to raise money for The Royal Marsden Hospital, where she received her cancer treatment. </p> <p>She previously described the challenge as a chance to “explore life beyond diagnosis” while giving back to a hospital that “holds great meaning” for her.</p> <p>The Princess of Wales revealed she was <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/07/03/princess-of-wales-opens-up-about-really-difficult-cancer-journey/" target="_blank">diagnosed with cancer</a> in 2024 and announced she was in remission earlier this year. She has since returned to public duties after stepping back from royal engagements during her treatment</p> <p>Earlier this year, Catherine <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/02/05/please-know-princess-kates-message-to-others-dealing-with-cancer/" target="_blank">shared a message</a> to others dealing with cancer, and said there were moments of "fear of exhaustion" but also moments of "strength, kindness, and profound connection".</p>
The article is a straightforward report on royal activities and charitable efforts.
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