New pictures have been released of the Princess of Wales being embraced by her family at the bottom of Snowdon at the end of her Three Peaks Challenge. The images, shared on the official Instagram account of the Prince and Princess of Wales, show Kate hugging her husband Prince William, her children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, her parents Carole and Michael Middleton, and her brother James Middleton.
Challenge Completed for Charity
Kate decided to take on the Three Peaks Challenge last weekend to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and 'explore life beyond diagnosis'. The challenge involved climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England, and Wales – Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon – within 24 hours, starting on Saturday evening.
According to Kensington Palace, the expedition is believed to be a royal first, with the princess being the first member of the royal family to complete the Three Peaks challenge. Kate carried out the challenge solo, supported along the way by Mountain Rescue.
Kate's Cancer Journey
The challenge comes after Kate was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer early in 2024, for which she underwent chemotherapy. She announced she was in remission 17 months ago in January 2025. Since then, she has gradually returned to royal duties, including supporting the King at state visits to the UK and returning to international travel with a working trip to Italy in May this year.
Heartwarming Family Moments
The released images show Kate hugging her husband in one image, with her arms around Charlotte in another. She is also seen with her arm around George in another photo, holding hands with Louis, and chatting to her family. The final picture shows Kate alongside her family including her parents, brother, and his dog.
The caption on the social media post says: “This time last week, completing the National Three Peaks Challenge. A huge thank you to everybody who has supported The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. To find out more or donate, please visit http://royalmarsden.org/princessofwales”
Meeting an Inspiring Young Boy
While climbing Ben Nevis, Kate came across Ted, an 11-year-old wheelchair user who was completing the same challenge with the help of his family and friends. They were raising money for Molly Olly’s Wishes, a charity which supports children with serious illnesses.
On Monday, Kate donated to Ted’s cause on JustGiving and left a 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 currently raised more than £11,000. The description 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.”
