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Meghan Markle’s Old Video Struggling on a Hike Resurfaces After Kate’s Grueling 23-Mile Trek — Watch

The internet dug up an old Meghan Markle hiking video right after Kate's latest challenge—and things escalated quickly!

Princess Kate defied all odds to climb a 23-mile hike with a total elevation gain of 10,052 feet for a cancer fundraiser. It holds special meaning to her as the Princess of Wales was also diagnosed with cancer in 2024. However, an old video of Meghan Markle hiking has also resurfaced, and royal fans have a lot to say about it! 

On June 28, 2026, Kate completed the National Three Peaks Challenge over the weekend. She took on the grueling challenge to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. The trek involves climbing the highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales within 24 hours. Kate set off on Saturday evening and successfully completed the journey the following day. Shortly after Kate made headlines, social media users began resharing a video of Markle with Prince Harry during a past outdoor trek.

In the short clip, the Duchess can be seen carefully climbing down a steep hillside, using her hands for support as she slowly works her way over the rocky ground. At one point, Harry can be heard joking, “She’s happy to go up the hill, but she hates going down the hill.” Markle laughs and says, “We don’t have much far to go.” The Duke responds with a surprised, "What?" before turning the camera toward the steep downhill trail. Watch the video here!

The old video has quickly led to comparisons with Kate's hiking achievement, with royal fans sharing their thoughts on X (formerly Twitter). One user said, “This explains a lot about Meghan Markle's athletic abilities.” While another chimed in, “Thank goodness she never attempted the National 3 peak climb with Princess Catherine…she’d still be there.” And yet another couldn't hold their laughter: "HAHAHA OMG leave it to you to get the PERFECT video to compare. This is ONE thing she can't cosplay Catherine on! Check mate, Markle!"

A fourth user offered a helping hand, noting, "That’s a very easy hill to go down. You step down sideways and follow what looks like a path with good spots to steady your steps." Finally, this user offered a realistic opinion: "She thinks this makes her relatable and it would have made her relatable if she doesn’t compete so fiercely with Catherine."

Kate completed the challenge on her own with support from Mountain Rescue. Her final stop was Mount Snowdon in Wales, where Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, her parents Carole and Michael Middleton, and her brother James Middleton were waiting to congratulate her at the finish.

In a video message, the Princess of Wales 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.” 

Following her cancer diagnosis, Kate started her chemotherapy and largely stayed out of the public eye in 2025. In May 2026, she went on her first solo overseas trip since her illness for a two-day visit to Reggio Emilia, Italy.