On Sunday, the world discovered that the Princess of Wales completed the Three Peaks Challenge to raise awareness of life beyond a cancer diagnosis, which raised funds for The Royal Marsden, the hospital where she received her treatment.
The mother of three climbed the UK's three highest mountains – Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in Wales – over 24 hours this weekend.
Kate did this challenge alone, with support along the route from Mountain Rescue, and was greeted at the bottom of Yr Wyddfa by husband Prince William and her three wonderful children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and her brother James also cheered her on.
In these situations, what you look like isn't important, but the stunning royal appeared fresh and glowing in pictures shared on social media, rocking sporty attire with major aplomb.
As identified by the Instagram account, Royal Fashion Police, Kate wore an olive green insulated cardigan and a new bag, known as the 'Lappland Hike 15 Backpack', in the same muted tone from Fjällräven. It retails at £134, and the Snow Leader website describes it as a "one-of-a-kind hiking backpack that will be perfect for your forest or mountain outings."
Extremely versatile, it features two large zipped compartments and two side pockets with compression straps. Kate also wore her 'Teardrop Garnet Charm Hoop Earrings' from Spells of Love, a brand she has worn numerous times over the years. The earrings feature tiny garnets which sparkled in the testing conditions.
Kate's challenge
The endurance event saw the royal walk 23 miles, climb 3,064 metres, (or over 10,000 feet) and travel 462 miles between locations. She was driven from Scotland to England and on to Wales by a team from Kensington Palace.
© Getty ImagesAfterwards, Kate shared two posts on Wales' official social media platforms, remarking: "I have taken on the National Three Peaks Challenge, not simply as a physical endeavour but as a chance to explore life beyond diagnosis and to give something back. The Royal Marsden is a place that holds great meaning for me and whose care and expertise are life-changing for so many people."
© James WhatlingThe Princess continued: "Through this challenge, I want to raise awareness for the deeper impact of serious illness and the importance of holistic healthcare. Every individual is different, and ensuring there is a whole-person approach to care enables those living through cancer to manage the deeply personal challenge of diagnosis. Holistic therapies complement clinical pathways and support patients' ability to maintain their wellbeing, resilience and quality of life during an exceptionally difficult time."
