Kate Middleton added a personal touch to a donation after meeting 11-year-old Ted Haslam during the Three Peaks Challenge. According to People, the Princess of Wales contributed between £1,000 and £2,000 to Ted’s JustGiving page after speaking with him on Ben Nevis. Ted was completing the demanding trek with help from family and friends, who pushed and carried his wheelchair across the route. The fundraiser supported Molly Ollys, a charity that had previously provided him with play equipment during a hospital stay.
Kate Middleton Signed the Message as Catherine Wales
The detail that stood out was the name attached to the donation: Catherine Wales. The princess also signed her note with a simple “C,” a sign that the message came directly from her. In the note, she wrote, "One of the real highlights of the Three Peaks Challenge was meeting inspiring people like you along the way. Huge congratulations to the entire team for raising money for such a wonderful cause," according to People. The wording tied the gift to her encounter with Ted during the climb.
Ted Haslam Took on the Mountains for Molly Ollys
Ted’s challenge carried its own powerful purpose. The 11-year-old, who was paralyzed after an aggressive spinal tumor diagnosis at age 3, joined the trek to raise funds for Molly Ollys. The charity had supported him in the past, making the effort deeply personal for his family and wider team. During their meeting on the mountain, Kate checked on him in rough weather and asked about his stuffed mascot linked to the charity. She also praised the fundraising mission as “fantastic” and told him she was “so impressed.”
The Three Peaks Trek Backed Cancer Care
The mountain challenge also had major meaning for the princess herself. As reported by the source, she completed the 23-mile route across Britain’s highest peaks in under 24 hours to spotlight life beyond cancer and support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. The cause is close to her after treatment following her 2024 cancer diagnosis. In a video message shared after the climb, she said, "Lots of people have asked me why I'm doing this challenge, and partly it's personal. I'm so grateful to be here, to be strong enough to walk these hills. But more importantly, it's to give something back and acknowledge all the incredible work going on up and down this country."
Prince William and Family Met Her at the Finish
After the final ascent of Mount Snowdon in Wales, the princess was greeted by Prince William and members of both her immediate and wider family. Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were there, along with Carole and Michael Middleton and her brother James Middleton. The finish added a family note to a physically demanding effort that blended public service with private meaning. The donation to Ted then extended that message beyond the mountains, turning a brief meeting on the trail into direct support for a child’s charity campaign.
