The Prince and Princess of Wales have paid tribute to a teenage photographer they met during an investiture at Windsor Castle.

Liz Hatton, who died yesterday, was pictured hugging Kate after the Princess invited her to take photos of the Prince of Wales at the event in October.

The 17-year-old from Harrogate started a photography bucket list call in January after she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

She was given between six months and three years to live.

In a statement, William and Kate said: “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.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Liz’s parents Vicky and Aaron and her brother Mateo at this incredibly difficult time. W&C.”

Her mother Vicky Roboyna announced her death on X: “Our incredible daughter Liz passed away in the early hours this morning. She remained determined to the end.

“Yesterday she was still making plans. We are so incredibly proud of the kindness, empathy and courage she has shown over the past year.

“Not only was she a phenomenal photographer, she was the best human being and the most amazing 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’m not sure how we’ll ever be able to fill.”

She asked people to share one of Liz’s photos in tribute with the hashtag #LizHatton and to support the family’s mission to fund research into desmoplastic small round cell tumors, which Liz was diagnosed with.

She has set up a JustGiving fundraising page with the aim of raising £100,000.

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In a personal message on social media after meeting Liz in October, William and Kate said: “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 story with us. W&C.”

Ticking items off her bucket list, Liz photographed comedian Michael McIntyre, the red carpet at the MTV Europe Music Awards, the London Air Ambulances from a helipad and joined acclaimed photographer Rankin in directing a fashion shoot.