Kate Middleton and Prince William posted a heartfelt tribute to teen cancer patient Liz Hatton, who passed away early Tuesday morning from a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
In January, Liz was diagnosed with an aggressive desmoplastic small round tumor with six months to three years to survive.
Liz’s Mother, Vicky, Thanked Everyone For Supporting Her Daughter
Liz’s mother, Vicky, shared the news on X, saying,
“Our incredible daughter, Liz, died in the early hours of this morning. She remained determined to the last. Even yesterday, she was still making plans. We are so very proud of the empathy and courage she has shown this year,”
She wrote.
She continued,
“She was not only a phenomenal photographer; she was the best human and the most wonderful daughter and big sister we could have ever asked for. No one could have fought harder for life than she did. There is a gaping Liz-shaped hole in our lives that I am not sure how we will ever fill.”
Her mother concluded the post by saying,
“We have so much gratitude to every single one of you; whether you offered to help or liked or shared posts, you ensured Liz’s last two months were her very best. She flew high until the end.”
Upon learning the sad news, The Prince and Princess of Wales posted this message:
“We are so sorry to hear that Liz Hatton has sadly passed away. It was an honor to have met such a brave and humble young woman.”
They continue,
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Liz’s parents, Vicky and Aaron, and her brother Mateo at this unimaginably difficult time.”
They signed the tribute, W&C, indicating that the message was indeed personally written by William and Catherine.
17-year-old Liz Hatton met Catherine at Windsor in October after being invited to snap pictures at the palace. Kate, who battled cancer herself, was inspired by the teen who was at the installations that day as part of her photography bucket list.
Kate And William Met The Brave Teen In October
Kate knew Liz was very special, and she admired her photography, being somewhat of an amateur photographer herself. Kate is also a patron of The Royal Photogenic Society.
Windsor Castle’s kitchens served Liz her favorite dessert, lemon drizzle cake, while Kate and William enjoyed their afternoon tea and the pleasure of Liz’s company.
After she met the royal couple, Liz posted on social media that Prince William and Kate Middleton were both down to earth and didn’t act superior in any way. Kate also warmly embraced the teen. Liz was floored by their kindness.
Liz had hoped to attend Kate’s annual Christmas Carol concert in December if she was well enough. Liz’s family had also planned an early Christmas celebration since they knew they were running out of time.
Before she passed, Liz held an exhibition of her photography work. Liz, who wasn’t afraid of dying, chose to spend what little time she had left with her family rather than go through treatments that weren’t likely to save her life.
Liz meant the world to her family and was very much loved. She was grateful for each moment she had on this earth.
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