Princess Climbs Three Mountains for Charity
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, climbed the three highest mountains in the United Kingdom over the weekend. She did this difficult walk to raise money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Catherine had cancer in 2024, but she is well now. Her family met her in Wales at the finish line. The walk will help many cancer patients.
Catherine is the Princess of Wales and she is very popular. She finished a difficult walking challenge in the United Kingdom. She climbed the three highest mountains in the country. Catherine climbed Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon. This event happened over the weekend to raise charity money. The money will support the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
The princess wanted to help this special hospital. In 2024, she had cancer and she needed medical care. Her cancer diagnosis was a huge shock to her. However, Kensington Palace was confident about her full recovery. At the start of 2025, she was in remission. She felt great relief after her cancer treatment. Now, she is well and she does her royal duties.
The princess talked about her experience on social media. She explained her thoughts about cancer on the internet. Patients need more than medicine during this hard time. She supports holistic care because it helps the whole person. This care improves physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
Many family members met her at the finish line. Her husband Prince William and their three children were there. Her parents Carole and Michael Middleton also traveled to Wales. Her brother James came to support the princess too. Everyone was very happy because she completed the hard walk.
The hospital chief executive is Dame Cally Palmer. Now, the Prince and Princess are joint patrons of the hospital. Dame Cally Palmer expressed her gratitude for their help. The charity created a website for these donations. People will donate money to help other cancer patients. This walk will help many families in the future.
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“She climbed the three highest mountains in the country.”
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Scenario: Describing a trip to the countryside with family
- 01“We traveled to the mountains.”
- 02“We completed the hard walk.”
- 03“Everyone was very happy.”
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🔑Key Phrases
Describes the Three Peaks Challenge.
Climbing the hill was a difficult walking challenge.
Shows Kensington Palace's positive attitude.
The doctor is confident about her full recovery.
Explains the meaning of holistic care.
A good teacher helps the whole person.
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Princess Climbs Three Mountains for Charity
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
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Why is it important to support members of your family?
Opinion - 2
How do you feel when you go to the mountains?
Personal - 3
Do you prefer walking in nature or in a city?
Compare - 4
What can we do to help sick friends or relatives?
Evaluate - 5
Will people do more exercise in the future?
Predict - 6
What is the most difficult thing you did this year?
Personal - 7
Is a hospital a good place to work?
Opinion - 8
Compare climbing a mountain with running a marathon.
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