Kate Middleton warmly hugs cancer patient as she helps teen fulfil her 'photography bucket list'

LONDON, UK: On October 2, Wednesday, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, helped a 16-year-old cancer patient fulfill a dream from her "photography bucket list", as reported by People.

The aspiring photographer, Liz Hatton, who is battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer, was invited to capture special moments during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, hosted by Prince William.

The event marked a touching moment for both Liz and the royal family.

Kate Middleton fulfills teen cancer patient's photography dream

Photos taken by Liz were shared on the official Instagram page of the Prince and Princess of Wales, with the caption, “Congratulations to everyone who received honours at Windsor today! It was a pleasure to have @lizhatton_photography helping us to capture these special moments.”

Liz later commented on the post, expressing her gratitude: "It was my absolute pleasure to meet everyone and take photos today at Windsor... a dream come true."

A second post featured a heartwarming moment between Middleton and Liz, with the Princess hugging the young photographer.

The caption read, “A pleasure to meet with Liz at Windsor today. A talented young photographer whose creativity and strength has inspired us both.”

Liz was diagnosed with desmoplastic small round cell tumor, a rare cancer, earlier this year, and was given a life expectancy of six months to three years. Her mother, Vicky, had previously shared Liz’s "photography bucket list" on X in the hope of creating lasting memories.

The post gained widespread attention, and Middleton’s involvement marked a significant step toward making Liz's dreams a reality.

“Liz is 16 and lives to take photographs. She has a rare and aggressive cancer which doctors have told her means she has between 6 months and 3 years to live. We hope every day for a lifetime for her but if we can’t achieve that we hope to create her a lifetime of memories,” the post, which garnered nearly 1 million views, stated.

“If we can make even one of her photography bucket list happen for her she will be beyond delighted.”

Middleton assisted Liz in ticking off a “bucket list” item just under a month after she posted a video revealing that she had finished her chemotherapy treatment.

Last month, she announced she was cancer-free and reflected on her journey, saying it had been “an incredibly tough” year but had reminded her to “be grateful for the simple yet important things in life.”

Kate Middleton’s heartfelt embrace with cancer survivor touches hearts online

A recent heartfelt moment between Kate Middleton and a young cancer survivor has resonated deeply with fans on social media. The Princess of Wales embraced 16-year-old Liz, an aspiring photographer currently battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer, during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. This genuine display of compassion has garnered widespread praise and admiration online.

Commenters were quick to express their sentiments, with one user writing, "Kind and classy." Another chimed in, "It’s lovely to see the genuine Princess Kate. Sending lots of hugs her way from me."

The enthusiasm for the royal couple was palpable, as one user noted, "So wonderful to see the Princess of Wales along with the Prince of Wales, on an official engagement and looking so well!"

Others shared their excitement about Middleton's presence at the event, with one saying, "It is so exciting to see the beautiful Princess of Wales blossom more and more every day!" Another user simply welcomed her back, writing, "Welcome back, our Princess."

"Well done, Liz. Wonderful to see the Princess of Wales together with Prince William again," one commenter remarked.

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