She heard how funds raised through her climbing challenge and ongoing support will transform holistic care for cancer patients across the UK.
The Princess of Wales has made a private visit to the cancer hospital where she was treated for the illness.
Kate met senior staff from the Royal Marsden where she received care for an undisclosed form of cancer before announcing in January 2025 she was in remission.
In June the future queen completed the Three Peaks Challenge in a surprise feat of endurance to raise money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and “explore life beyond diagnosis”.
After climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales – Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – within 24 hours, she later revealed in a social media post she took on the challenge not only as a physical endeavour but “to give something back” and raise awareness of the wider impact of serious illness.
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 https://t.co/5yZt2iWxDd pic.twitter.com/hjoZqlQU1g
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 5, 2026
Kate visited the hospital to hear first-hand how funds raised through her challenge and ongoing support will transform holistic care for cancer patients across the UK.
As a specialist cancer centre, the Royal Marsden champions whole-person cancer treatment and care across the UK and beyond.
Funds raised through Kate’s challenge will help enable the development of a new specialist Centre for Holistic Wellbeing and Recovery.
The funding will also support research into how these complementary approaches, alongside clinical care, can make a difference to every person with cancer across the UK.
The National Three Peaks Challenge. ⁰⁰Together, we can stand alongside everyone navigating life with cancer, ensuring no one faces this disease feeling unseen or unsupported.⁰ ⁰Please know you are not alone.
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 28, 2026
During the visit Kate heard about progress for the Centre for Holistic Wellbeing and Recovery and saw the site where it will be built.
She also met patients currently undergoing treatment, and heard how holistic care, integrating physical, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing, can enhance recovery and healing.
Kate became joint patron of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, alongside husband William, in 2025 following her own personal cancer journey, during which she received treatment at the Royal Marsden.
