Liz Hatton was pictured hugging Kate after the princess invited her to take pictures of the Prince of Wales at an investiture at Windsor Castle in October.

Liz Hatton who was pictured hugging Kate at Windsor Castle had been suffering from rare, aggressive form of cancer

Liz Hatton’s battle with a rare form of cancer captured the nation’s attention and led to a visit to Windsor Castle to meet the Princess of Wales

The 17-year-old from Harrogate was pictured being hugged by Kate at Windsor Castle in October. | ITV National News

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.

Teenage photographer Liz Hatton who 'inspired' Kate and William dies aged 17 after cancer battle - The 17-year-old was pictured being hugged by the Princess of Wales Windsor Castle in October after be

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.