The Princess of Wales, who met Liz Hatton at Windsor Castle on October 2, has paid tribute to the inspirational budding photographer who died in the early hours of Wednesday

Terminally ill teen photographer who inspired Kate Middleton after pursuing bucket list dies aged 17 - Liz Hatton’s battle with a rare form of cancer captured the nation’s attention and led to a visit

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.'

The young woman who met Princess Kate, Liz Hatton, has died aged 17 after an "unbelievably brave" cancer battle. An inspirational young cancer patient who touched the hearts of the nation after meeting the Princess of Wales has sadly died.