31/08/2025
Princess of Wales pays emotional tribute to inspirational teen with cancer on what would have been her 18th birthday
The Princess of Wales has paid tribute to a teenage photographer whose 'creativity' inspired her - on what would have been her 18th birthday.
Liz Hatton, from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, passed away in November last year after beginning a photography bucket list appeal in January.
The avid picture taker had been diagnosed with an aggressive desmoplastic small round cell tumour and was given six months and three years to live.
Liz was photographed hugging Kate at Windsor Castle in October after being invited to take pictures of the Prince of Wales at an investiture.
In a personal message the Princess of Wales and William described her then as a 'talented young photographer whose creativity and strength has inspired us both'.
The comments came following Kate's own treatment for cancer this year.