K.ate Middleton, passionate note of extreme sports, did not think twice about giving his consent. After all he was already aware of Preet Chandri’s exploits33, British Army captain and first black woman to cross the South Pole (she did so in just 40 days). Now Chandri sets out to become the first woman to cross Antarctica alone and without assistanceand asked Middleton to be her godmother.
Kate Middleton never says no to a challenge
On the phone yesterday to wish Preet Chandri good luck, Kate, 40, seems to have been thrilled to hear the incredible details of the feat. The princess has long promoted the most extreme sports activitiesemphasizing not only the mental health benefits but also their effectiveness in acquiring life skill essential, useful skills in everyday life, such as resilience and self-confidence.
Kate Middleton to the Soldier: “Good luck!“
Chandi’s attempt, an army officer, is quite ambitious. As of the beginning of November, she has 75 days to complete over 1,600 kilometers of hike, in temperatures as low as -50 degrees, pushing a load of over 120 kilos amid gale force winds and snow storms. But after his success at the South Pole in 2021, Buckingham Palace has already recognized its worth, giving it an important honor, the MBE, the Order of the British Empire.
Preet Chandi’s goal is the same as Kate’s
“It is an incredible privilege to have the Princess of Wales as godmother“, said Preet, currently serving as a physiotherapist at a British military rehabilitation center. And recalling numerous comments made in the past by Katehe added: “My goal for this expedition has always been to inspire others to push their limits. I want to help them think that nothing is impossible“.
Kate at a British training center, Windermere, September 2021 (Getty Images)
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