Hard blow for the princes of Wales. Liz Hatton, the young woman who inspired cancer patients with her story, has died at the age of 17, according to her mother: “Our incredible daughter died in the early hours of this morning.” It was almost two months ago when Kate Middleton and the son of Charles III They had the pleasure of meeting her at a reception at Windsor Castle. After learning of her death, they wrote a few words to her as a tribute, remembering what an “honor” it was for them to have known her.
© princeandprincessofwales“We are very sorry to hear that Liz Hatton has passed away. “It was an honor to have met such a brave and humble young woman.”the princes of Wales have begun writing in their official accounts. Subsequently, they wanted to send all their love to the parents of the deceased young woman: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Liz’s parents, Vicky and Aaron, and her brother Mateo at this unimaginably difficult time. W & C.”
© Getty ImagesSad news announced by Liz’s own mother, Vicky Roboyna – whom the princes of wales they also had the pleasure of knowing—when announcing his death this Wednesday afternoon, receiving a wave of affection both on networks and in the media: “Our incredible daughter Liz died in the early hours of this morning (…) We are very proud of the kindness, empathy and courage you have shown over the last year. Not only was she a phenomenal photographer, she was the best person and the most wonderful daughter and older sister we could have asked for.either. No one could have fought harder for life than her. “There is a huge hole in our lives that I don’t know how we can fill.”
© Getty ImagesIt was last October 2 when Kate Middleton and the son of Charles III received Liz Hatton at Windsor Castle. A very exciting moment because after being diagnosed with terminal cancer in January, the enthusiastic photographer wrote a wish list to fulfill before she died, which led the Princes of Wales to invite her to photograph an investiture of knights, ladies and commanders of the British Empire. A treat that he extended to his family to inquire about his daily life and his experience with cancer. In addition, Prince William’s wife felt very identified with her since she has undergone treatment these past few months, whichas she herself announced on September 9, has already ended.
© Getty ImagesThe heir to the throne wanted to know more about the personal situation of this young woman and, once the ceremony was over, they had a private meeting. Kate Middleton wanted to speak personally with Liz, and heard the testimony of her mother and stepfather, Vicky Robayna and Aaron, as well as that of her brother Mateo. Later, they shared a carousel of snapshots together. In them, it appears Kate melting into an emotional hug with Hatton, to whom they dedicated some emotional words: “It was a pleasure to meet Liz in Windsor today. A talented young photographer whose creativity and strength have inspired us both. Thank you for sharing your photos and your story with us. W&C.”
For her part, Liz also shared her own reflections on that day: “They are such lovely, genuine, kind people. I’m so glad my family and I had this experience.” In fact, a few days later he participated in the Today program on BBC Radio 4 and commented thate: “Talking to them was incredible because it was like talking to anyone, like a normal person. “There was no kind of greatness in them, there was just humanity and kindness.”
© Getty ImagesThe family of the deceased photographer wants her death to serve a purpose. For this reason, her mother asked through social networks that users share one of her photos as a tribute under the hashtag #LizHatton. He also wants to fund research into the desmoplastic tumor, the one his daughter had, and raise 100,000 pounds, since no organization or foundation is specialized in it.