Princess Catherine Visits Royal Marsden After 24-Hour Peaks Challenge Funded Cancer Unit
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Sep 11
Princess Catherine Visits Royal Marsden After 24-Hour Peaks Challenge Funded Cancer Unit
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Sep 11
Summary
Royal Marsden welcomed Princess Catherine on Friday as she returned to the London hospital where she was treated for cancer, meeting staff and patients after raising money for a new support unit.
The funding came from her June Three Peaks Challenge — climbing the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales within 24 hours — with proceeds going to the Centre for Holistic Wellbeing and Recovery.
Catherine, who disclosed her cancer treatment in March 2024 and said in January 2025 that she was in remission, told patients that cancer changes both body and mind and that therapeutic support is essential.
Patients echoed that message, describing therapy as a "lifesaver" and saying Catherine's own experience made the visit feel like a conversation with a fellow cancer patient rather than a royal.
The visit reinforces Catherine's public focus on recovery beyond diagnosis, with the new unit aimed at emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing alongside clinical care.