Liz Hatton, who tenderly shared a hug with the Princess of Wales final month has sadly died from most cancers on the age of 17.
{The teenager} had met with Prince William and Kate on 2 October after the Prince of Wales invited her to take pictures throughout an investiture ceremony. Liz had been identified with a uncommon and aggressive type of most cancers in January and made a pictures bucket checklist.
Liz’s mom, Vicky Roboyna shared on X: “Our unbelievable daughter Liz died within the early hours of this morning. She remained decided to the final. Even yesterday, she was nonetheless planning. We’re so very pleased with the kindness, empathy and braveness she has proven within the final yr.
“She was not solely an outstanding photographer, she was the perfect human and probably the most great daughter and massive sister we may ever have requested for. No-one may have fought more durable for all times than she did. There’s a gaping Liz-shaped gap in our lives that I’m not certain how we are going to ever fill.”
Vicky additionally supplied because of those that helped Liz to attain her goals, concluding: “You ensured Liz’s final two months have been her absolute best. She flew excessive till the top.”
Following their assembly of Liz, the Prince and Princess tweeted: “A pleasure to fulfill with Liz at Windsor at this time. A proficient younger photographer whose creativity and power has impressed us each. Thanks for sharing your photographs and story with us. W&C.”
Liz additionally took to social media to share the photographs and share her because of the royals for his or her kindness. “Such a beautiful, real and sort folks, I am over the moon that my household and I had this expertise.”
William invited Liz to take the photographs after he discovered of her story by way of the London Air Ambulance Charity.
Liz’s story touched many, and through an interview on Good Morning Britain following her assembly with William and Kate, presenter Robert Rinder ended up in tears.
In direction of the top of the interview, Rob requested Vicky how proud she was of her daughter, to which she stated: “We’re pleased with her each single day. She’s confronted this with such willpower. She at all times says she’s not afraid of dying, she does not need to depart us behind however she’s not scared.
“She will get up and lives every day and I am undecided I may do it if I used to be her. She’s superb,” added Vicky, holding again tears.
When the digital camera reduce to Rob and his co-host Kate Garraway within the studio, the barrister was in tears. “Thanks a lot,” he stated.