Kate Middleton and Prince William have penned a heartfelt message in honour of Liz Hatton, the cancer patient who touched hearts when she met with the royals in October. Liz, 17, died in the early hours of Wednesday morning, according to her mother.
After being diagnosed with terminal cancer in January, keen photographer Liz started a bucket list – which led to the Princess of Wales inviting her to Windsor to photograph Prince William. Catherine, who has also undergone cancer treatment this year, was photographed embracing Liz, who she described as a ‘talented young photographer whose creativity and strength has inspired us both’.
Now, the royals have written a deeply personal tribute to Liz, recalling what an ‘honour’ it was to have met her.
‘We are so sorry to hear that Liz Hatton has sadly passed away. It was an honour to have met such a brave and humble young woman,’ wrote Prince William and Kate Middleton on their social media accounts.
‘Our thoughts and prayers are with Liz’s parents Vicky and Aaron and her brother Mateo at this unimaginably difficult time.’