Kate’s touching tribute to teen photographer with rare cancer who died aged 17 (2024)

The Princess of Wales has paid heartfelt tribute to the aspiring photographer with a rare form of cancer she hugged earlier this year, following news of the 17-year-old’s death.

Liz Hatton made headlines after she was pictured with Kate at Windsor Castle in October after being invited to take pictures of William at an investiture.

The teenager died on Wednesday, after having been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer at the start of the year.

After the news of her death, William and Kate, who herself was treated for cancer this year, said in a personal message shared on social media: “We are so sorry to hear that Liz Hatton has sadly passed away. 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.”

The message was signed “W & C”.

Liz’s mother Vicky Robayna praised her “incredible daughter”, saying “she flew high until the end” as she announced her death on X.

Kate’s touching tribute to teen photographer with rare cancer who died aged 17

The Prince and Princess of Wales have expressed their sadness at the death of teenage photographer Liz Hatton, saying it was “an honour to have met such a brave and humble young woman”.

The 17-year-old, who died on Wednesday, pursued a photography bucket list after being diagnosed with an aggressive and rare form of cancer at the start of the year.

Liz, from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, hit the headlines when she was pictured being hugged by Kate at Windsor Castle in October after being invited to take pictures of William at an investiture.

William and Kate, who herself was treated for cancer this year, said in a personal message shared on their Kensington Palace social media accounts: “We are so sorry to hear that Liz Hatton has sadly passed away.

“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.”

The message was signed “W & C”.

Athena Stavrou28 November 2024 11:20

Earl Spencer has gushed over his new partner, “brilliant archaologist” and Nordic Person of the Year, Dr Cat Jarman.

The brother of the late Princess Diana met Professor Jarman, who is also the co-host of a podcast he produces, on his own family estate in 2021, as she searched for the remains of an ancient Roman villa for a Channel 4 documentary.

“I’m too old for hearts and flowers stuff, but the best way to describe it is that with Cat, I can be myself,” Earl Spencer told MailOnline.

“She knows who I am. Who I really am. I don’t have to pretend to be something I am not. And she brings out the best in me.”

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Athena Stavrou28 November 2024 11:13

King’s Sandringham estate sparkles with winter lights trail

The King’s Sandringham estate - which is where the royals spend Christmas - has been transformed into a winter wonderland, open to the public

The annual after-dark experience, reimagined for 2024, is nestled deep in the Norfolk parkland and features a tunnel of thousands of fairy lights, interactive play including a light beam game, and a “fire tree”.

Visitors can also take part in its Make a Wish section by writing their Christmas wishes on gift tags to be hung among the lights. Other elements include a Christmas tree maze and a brightly-lit tree house.

There is also a vintage fair on the site, with a helter skelter and a big wheel, along with festive food stalls.

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Athena Stavrou28 November 2024 10:15

Sophie offers support to Yazidi genocide survivor

The Duchess of Edinburgh paid tribute to the bravery of the Yazidi genocide survivors as she warned about the devastation of conflict-related sexual violence.

Sophie was pictured with her arm around Awaz Abdi, who was captured and enslaved by so-called Islamic State (IS) in Iraq a decade ago when she was just 10 years old.

IS, also known as Daesh, brutally targeted the Yazidis, an ancient religious minority from northern Iraq, in 2014, murdering thousands of people, and abducting 7,000 women and children, in the Sinjar region. The terrorist group perpetrated a catalogue of horrific violations, subjecting women and girls to sexual and other forms of slavery, and forcing boys to fight as child soldiers.

In an impassioned speech, Sophie paid tribute to the bravery of Yazidi genocide survivors including Ms Abdi as she stressed that not enough was being done to prevent violence from happening around the world.

“I don’t think it was until voices of the Yazidi community came forward that so many people in the world were suddenly made aware of this terrible atrocity,” Sophie said.

The duchess added: “But the atrocities will continue, as we know, and the devastation, that conflict-related sexual violence has, continues. It doesn’t just stop when the guns fall silent, the devastation continues in the lives of those who have survived.”

Athena Stavrou28 November 2024 09:47

William’s ears left in dire straits thanks to Prince Louis’ drumming practice

The Prince of Wales joked that Prince Louis’ drumming practice has left him taking drastic action.

William told celebrity musicians about his son’s musical aspirations have as he thanked them for supporting a wildlife charity.

He told the group about his youngest son, who is renowned for his cheeky personality that: “My youngest is learning the drums, that’s why I spend my entire life with my fingers in my ears.”

William went on to say “I’m interested in different eras of music” and “music is such an important part of my life”.

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Athena Stavrou28 November 2024 09:12

Cyclist Chris Boardman to receive royal honour at Buckingham Palace

Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman is among a host of people set to be honoured by the Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace today.

Boardman, who was appointed as Active Travel England (ATE) commissioner in June 2022, will be presented with his CBE award for services to active travel at a ceremony on Thursday.

Several former Conservative ministers will be also honoured at the palace, including former Secretary of State for Scotland Sir Alister Jack, Sir Ben Wallace and Sir Liam Fox.

The Olympic medallist is responsible for the Government’s agency for making walking, wheeling and cycling people’s preferred choice for transport in England.

Boardman, who won gold in the men’s individual pursuit cycling at the 1992 Olympics, is also the chair of Sport England and a broadcaster for BBC and ITV.

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Athena Stavrou28 November 2024 08:43

Multi-million pound cost of King Charles’ coronation revealed

The cost of King Charles’ coronation has been revealed, with government accounts showing that £72 million in taxpayer money was spent on the event.

An annual report from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) shows that it spent £50.3 million on the coronation. This was alongside the £21.7 million in policing costs for the royal event.

The coronation took place on 6 May 2023, marking the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Around 18 million viewers tuned in to watch the ceremony on the BBC – fewer than the 28 million that watched Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.

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Meghan Markle says ‘every year it gets better’ as she shares holiday plans with kids

Duchess of Sussex gushes over the holiday season, despite keeping this year’s festivities ‘pretty low-key’

Holly Evans28 November 2024 07:00

Prince Harry’s latest High Court claim could go to trial, judge says

Prince Harry’s latest legal claim against the publishers of the Daily Mail could go to trial, a High Court judge has said.

The Duke of Sussex has accused the publisher of allegedly commissioning unlawful activities, including hiring private investigators to place listening devices inside cars, recording private phone conversations “blagging” private records, and even burglaries to order.

At a preliminary hearing on Tuesday High Court judge Mr Justice Nicklin said that it was important to progress the case to an eventual trial.

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Holly Evans28 November 2024 05:00

Watch: Prince William tries flying drone during army live firing exercise

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Watch: Prince William tries flying drone during army live firing exercise

The Prince of Wales tried flying a drone as he participated in an army training session with the Welsh Guards. William became colonel of the regiment last year and joined soldiers from its 1st Battalion practising live firing on Salisbury Plain on Tuesday (26 November). Drones have become a significant military weapon on the battlefield in the war in Ukraine, used extensively by both sides in the conflict. The prince appeared to enjoy flying the aircraft and one of the regiment’s senior drone operators said afterwards that each one cost £7,000. William wore camouflage gear and a beret for his visit to Salisbury Plain and the former Army officer also got to grips with a sniper’s rifle and fired a machine gun.

Holly Evans28 November 2024 03:00

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