Kate Middleton's heartbreaking tribute after death of teen, 17, who inspired her

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Prince William and Kate Middleton have expressed their sadness at the death of teenage photographer Liz Hatton, saying it was “an honour to have met such a brave and humble young woman”.

In a moving tribute posted on X, the Prince and Princess of Wales wrote: “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. Our thoughts and prayers are with Liz’s parents Vicky and Aaron and her brother Mateo at this unimaginably difficult time.” The pair signed off with: "W & C." Liz, who died on Wednesday aged just 17, pursued a photography bucket list after being diagnosed with an aggressive and rare form of cancer at the start of the year.The teenager, from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, was pictured being hugged by Kate, who herself was treated for cancer this year, at Windsor Castle in October after being invited to take pictures of William at an investiture.

Liz’s mother Vicky Robayna paid tribute to her “incredible daughter” and the kindness, empathy and courage she showed, saying “she flew high until the end”.