Catherine completes three peak challenge

[JustAnotherWhinger]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwydwgy7125o

Exactly. No matter what Catherine does, or doesn't do, some people just have to find fault with it, call her everything under the sun, and just lay into her. It's baffling that some people are so invested in someone they claim to hate so much. And as I said, why are people even on this board if they hate the Royal Family so much? They really do live rent free in peoples heads! 😆

As someone with cancer, I am quite happy for both of those multi-million pound organisations to pay appropriate rent for their offices.

Macmillan: income for last financial year £245m

Cancer Research UK: income for last financial year £735m

(Her name is Catherine.)

There goes her universal credit claim.

It is perfectly reasonable to point out it’s pretty crass that a couple who earn £20-24m a year are asking other people to donate money to a cause they care about, but haven’t announced a donation themselves.

Immediately after Catherine's treatment, people complained that she hadn't done anything to 'raise awareness'.
Now that she has, people are complaining about that.

It may be news to some on the board, but many people give donations privately, and don't announce them.

A lot of people who survive cancer don't walk away unscathed from the chemo they've had, sometimes there is lasting damage and even though you survive you are not the same as you were before treatment. She's done well to do this - a lot of people couldn't do it. And as someone whose DH has just died of bowel cancer at a young age I'm grateful that she's raising funds this way.

SHE HAS BEEN WORKING FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS.

Good grief. 🙄

(And what are you even mentioning William for?)

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I actually want to say that you are a solid person! Only someone who comes back to say that , has my respect ✊ thank you for that!

Hosting a gala would have raised millions.

Diana raised billions for charity, which is why it’s a shame this PoWess doesn’t want a ‘constitutional role’ ie job.

Well done her for keeping fit. They’re going to have to get other people in to
use Buck Pal etc etc for ‘royal charity work’.

Hope they’re recruiting now.

I’ve done 3 of the 4, but not The Pennine Way. It’s 268 miles long and I don’t have enough annual
leave! Done bits of it though.

Im an enthusiastic hill walker, and reasonably fit but there is no doubting that for most people, this is a challenge. It’s a test of stamina and of course you don’t have to drive yourself. I’ve separately done all 3 peaks multiple times but wouldn’t attempt it.

Well done Catherine, good to raise funds and awareness.

Congratulations to Princess Catherine for the achievement.

Being bitter about a cancer survivor is quite the choice. Catherine has better access to healthcare more staff and more help than most. But unlike her rich peers, she is under immense public scrutiny. The bile is usually thrown the heaviest by the "#be kind" lot who love to talk about supporting women and how mental health is important but do their level best to demolish Catherine for being married to a wealthy man and executing her role as Princess of Wales with professionalism.

Catherine has been seated next to Macron (politically left) and Trump (politically right) and at both state dinners was a diplomatic asset for the UK. She is a safe pair of hands, appropriately dressed and behaving appropriately for each event/occasion.

Catherine has succeeded where many married-ins fail by understanding that it is not about her...it is about the event and the people there, as exemplified by Catherine standing aside and letting a cancer patient ring the bell despite the media audibly urging Catherine to jointly ring the bell thereby usurping the patient's moment and giving the media the "ring the bell" moment they could use to drive clicks.

IMHO, Catherine will continue to succeed much to the dismay of the bitter Betties!

Why this works as an effective engagement is for a number of reasons that go far beyond simply announcing a donation amount. I’m sure a lot of ideas were floated around and discussed with interested parties before deciding on this.

First step: Raising awareness and funds for the Royal Marsden.

The challenge is visually interesting and also unusual. Other royals have done sponsored events but she’s the first to do the three peaks. Great photo op at the top.

This guarantees great front page coverage in the press and she also did a little video which encourages broadcast coverage.

The reach Kate can get with something like this is unbelievable - there will be people donating from abroad as well as the UK.

Second step: Providing a positive outlook/example to express solidarity with other people whose lives have been touched by cancer.

This is a more ephemeral goal and won’t hit perfectly with everyone. There will be some who criticize a rich person’s experience as not the same.

But I think it mostly works for Kate as she’s been very consistent with showing and explaining how she finds support in outdoor activities and the natural environment.

The webpage that the Royal Marsden has set up connected to this has clearly been the result of a lot of work and planning.

I also couldn’t do this! , health issues would make it impossible, I’m really sick of the mean girl attitude that rears its ugly head whenever Catherine does anything worthwhile!!
what drives it?
jealousy?
lack of empathy?
feelings of inadequacy?
who knows! ..my advice? Get your asses off the sofa and do something, otherwise you reveal the ugly truth about yourself for all to see!
judge someone harshly for doing good!
you will be judged accordingly!

Well done Kate. It did it a few years ago and it’s quite tough. Or I thought it was, anyway.

I liked the little vid she did - the most relaxed and natural I’ve ever seen her.

Well said @jeffgoldblum ^

What, a naturally tall, slim woman looks thinner than she used to after beating cancer then training for a considerable physical challenge? No shit, Sherlock.

JFC - she’s clearly very very fit and strong - she looks exercise lean.

It’s admittedly not as flattering facially as having a little more fat there but it seems her goal is health and strength (and happiness)

Get off your ass and do it yourself if you think it’s easy!

Oh contrare! I believe we both could if toblerone was involved! 😁

Username checks out.

I was going to say something similar. 😆

I have had cancer, and like most people in that position, I returned to a full work schedule once in remission. If there is enough energy for the Three Peaks Challenge, there is enough energy for a full professional workload. Returning to work is a standard part of recovery, go back to reality.

Bloody hell. Some of these comments are rotten. I’m not a royalist by any stretch but I can recognise a good, altruistic gesture. Lovely to see her looking so normal and relatable too.

Kate should be proud.

Not very much though. William too. It has been noticed in the press.