Princess Kate and Prince William said they are "so sorry" after a "brave and humble" teenage photographer they worked with died from cancer. The Princess of Wales hugged Liz Hatton during a meeting in Windsor in October after inviting the 17-year-old to take pictures of the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have responded to the sad news that teenage photographer Liz Hatton, who shared a tender hug with Kate last month, has died. In a personal, written message the royal couple said: "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.

Liz Hatton was pictured hugging Kate after the princess invited her to take pictures of the Prince of Wales at an investiture at Windsor Castle in October.

The Prince and Princess of Wales said in a personal message posted on their official social media accounts: “We are so sorry to hear that Liz Hatton has sadly passed away.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have paid a moving tribute on social media to Liz Hatton, a 17-year-old photographer who has sadly died after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.

A young photographer who was pictured embracing the Princess of Wales while battling a rare form of cancer has died, her mother has announced.Liz Hatton, 17, from Harrogate, was hugged by Kate at Windsor Castle in October on being invited to take pictures of the Prince of Wales at an investiture.

Liz Hatton, 17, from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, died in the early hours of Wednesday morning, her mother Vicky Robayna announced on social media. On X, formerly Twitter, Ms Robayna said that Liz had "remained determined to the last" and was still making plans for her future on Tuesday.

Liz Hatton, the teen with cancer who Kate Middleton helped fulfill a “bucket list” dream, has died. In a heartfelt message posted on X, Liz’s mother, Robyana, shared the news that her 17-year-old daughter died on Wednesday,

She was not only a phenomenal photographer, she was the best human and the most wonderful daughter and big sister we could ever have asked for.'

A young teenager who met Prince William and hugged Princess Kate last month has died. Liz Hatton, 17, died of cancer in the early hours of this morning, her family have announced. The talented photographer was diagnosed with desmoplastic small round cell tumours (DSRCT),