Princess Kate “will resonate deeply” with the inspirational teen’s cancer death which would have “hit hard”, a royal commentator has asaid.
Aspiring teenage photographer, Liz Hatton, died on November 27 aged 17 after an “unbelievably brave” cancer battle.
She was invited by William and Kate to Windsor Castle to photograph an investiture in October, when she shared a “very special” hug with Catherine.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond suggests that Liz’s death would have hit the Princess of Wales “hard” as she continues to recover from her own cancer diagnosis.
Princess Kate “will resonate deeply” with the inspirational teen’s cancer death leaving her “hit hard”, according to a royal commentator.
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“As she says, it is an unimaginably difficult time for Liz’s family, especially so close to Christmas,” Bond told OK!.
“Perhaps some small consolation will be that the Princess did manage to meet Liz and give her that very special hug. And I believe Catherine absolutely when she says that it was an honour for her to have met Liz – when Liz, I’m sure, felt that it was the other way round.
“Obviously, I think every cancer story will resonate more deeply with Catherine now that she has her own experience of this dreadful disease.”
The Princess of Wales, a keen photograph herself, was inspired by the talented young photographer.
Liz dropped her studies and decided to stop months of gruelling treatment to pursue her dream of taking photos in January when she was given between six months and three years to live.
The courageous teenager always said she did not want to be defined by her illness.
The Prince and Princess of Wales described the teenager as “brave and humble” in an emotional tribute following her passing.
They wrote: “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. W & C.”
Princess Kate plans to host her Together at Christmas Carol service at Westminster Abbey on December 6, in a return to duties from her own cancer battle
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Princess Kate plans to host her Together at Christmas Carol service at Westminster Abbey on December 6, in a return to duties from her own cancer battle.
She urged the nation to “turn to love, not fear”, a message that will resonate with Liz’s family.
She concluded her handwritten letter talking about the importance of love “even in our darkest time”.
“The love that we show ourselves and the love we show others. Love that listens with empathy, love that is kind and understanding, love that is forgiving, and love that brings joy and hope. It is this love which is the greatest gift we can receive. Not just at Christmas, but every day of our lives. Love is the light that can shine bright, even in our darkest times.”
Vicky has set up a fundraising page at with a goal of raising £100,000.
