Waleses thank mountain-rescue volunteers in family photo

The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a family photograph and a joint message thanking mountain-rescue volunteers on Mountain Rescue Awareness Day, highlighting the teams they met during Catherine’s Three Peaks Challenge. The post, shared on Instagram, shows William and Catherine with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, alongside mountain-rescue team members. The couple said meeting local teams during the challenge had given them an opportunity to thank volunteers in person for helping keep walkers and climbers safe. In the message, signed with their initials, W and C, the couple praised volunteers’ dedication and said they were proud to support those who respond in difficult conditions. They thanked the wider mountain-rescue community for its commitment and service. The image relates to Catherine’s challenge in June, according to reports about the photograph. The Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales: Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon. Catherine completed the climbs within 24 hours, according to reporting on the event. Reports also said the challenge raised funds for the Royal Marsden...