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 have paid tribute to a teenage photographer who has died from cancer. Liz Hatton, 17, from Harrogate, died in the early hours of Wednesday morning, her mother Vicky Robayna announced on social media. William and Kate said in a statement: “We are so sorry to hear that Liz Hatton has sadly passed away."

Kate Middleton and Prince William have paid a heartfelt tribute to teen photographer Liz Hatton, who died on Nov. 27 after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in January. She was 'brave and humble' the Prince and Princess of Wales shared of Liz,

Kate Middleton and Prince William are mourning the death of Liz Hatton, the teenage cancer patient who inspired the royals after meeting her in October. Hatton passed away Wednesday at the age of 17 after battling a rare form of cancer.

The Prince and Princess of Wales remember 'brave and humble' Liz Hatton after her death from cancer.

Kate Middleton paid tribute to Liz Hatton—a 17-year-old British photographer who they met at Windsor Castle in October—following her Nov. 28 death.

Liz Hatton, a 17-year-old photographer who met Kate Middelton and was pictured embracing her, has died while battling a rare form of cancer.