Inside Kate Middleton and Prince William’s Lasting Tribute to Teen with Cancer Whose Dream They Helped Fulfill

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1. *Every November, a special flower blooms in Vicky Robayna’s garden in northern England — a living tribute to her late daughter, Liz Hatton.*

   *The Ice N Roses Early Rose was a heartfelt gift from two remarkable supporters during the family’s cancer journey:* [*Kate Middleton*](https://people.com/tag/kate-middleton/) *and* [*Prince William*](https://people.com/tag/prince-william/)*.*

   *Photographer Liz’s mission to fulfill a bucket list of assignments before succumbing to her rare and aggressive abdominal cancer gained profound resonance after being embraced by the royal couple.* [*Liz died in November 2024 at just 17*](https://people.com/liz-hatton-teenager-who-bonded-with-kate-middleton-dies-8752932)*, leaving a lasting inspiration worldwide, especially for Princess Kate, who was* [*undergoing her own cancer treatment*](https://people.com/kate-middleton-finishes-chemotherapy-after-cancer-diagnosis-new-video-message-8708533) *for an undisclosed form of cancer at the time.*

   *The journey began when Liz’s mother, Vicky, made a heartfelt plea on social media to help her daughter pursue her dream of photography. Through a contact at an air ambulance charity supported by Prince William, the royal team learned of Liz’s story and invited her to photograph a royal event at Windsor Castle — capturing the moment William presented honors to deserving Britons.*

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