Last September, the Princess of Wales announced the end of her chemotherapy treatment. Excellent news which delighted the subjects of the royal family. But a few months later, Kate Middleton learned of the death of Liz, a photographer, also suffering from cancer, whom she had met shortly after her return to the forefront.
A month after announcing, last September, the end of her chemotherapy, Kate Middleton made her comeback on the public stage. She announced in a video where she could be seen with her family: “As summer comes to an end, I can’t tell you what a relief it is to finally have completed my chemotherapy treatment. The last nine months have been incredibly hard on us as a family. Life as “What you know can change in an instant and we had to find a way to navigate the turbulent waters and the unknown road. The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially your loved ones.” . She had wanted to resume her activities gradually and had met Liz Hatton, a 16-year-old teenager at the time who was also affected by cancer.
Kate Middleton met Liz, a young photographer suffering from aggressive cancer
Although the meeting was not initially planned, it delighted the teenager suffering from a serious and aggressive form of the disease. Kate Middleton and Prince William then posted photos in memory of this beautiful meeting. In the caption, we could read: “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”.
Prince and Princess of Wales pay tribute to teenager
The teenager died on Tuesday November 26, her mother Vicky Roboyna announced to the Daily Mail. “Our lovely Liz passed away in the early hours of this morning. She remained determined until the end. She left in a blaze of glory, almost everyone who was dear to her saw her for the last time at her exhibition last week.” confided the inconsolable mother.
Following this sad announcement, Kate Middleton and Prince William reacted in a story on Instagram. The Prince and Princess of Wales wrote on a black background: “We are so sorry to hear that Liz Hatton has passed away. It was an honor to have met such a courageous and humble young woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with Liz’s parents, Vicky and Aaron, and her brother Mateo during this very difficult time.”
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