Teenage photographer Liz Hatton – who inspired the Princess of Wales after pursuing a photography bucket list while facing a rare form of cancer – has died, her mother has announced

Photographer Liz Hatton, 17, from Harrogate, died on Wednesday, her mother confirms.

Liz Hatton has passed away aged just 17 after spending less than a year battling a rare incurable cancer.

Liz Hatton, who inspired Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, after pursuing a photography bucket list while facing a rare form of cancer, has died and tributes have been paid to her

Liz Hatton, 17, who drew up a photography bucket list which led her to meet Kate Middleton at Windsor Castle after being diagnosed with an aggressive cancer has sadly died

Liz Hatton, who met the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, and touched the hearts of the nation, was diagnosed with an incurable desmoplastic small round cell tumour less than one year ago

Liz Hatton, from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, was pictured hugging the Princess of Wales at an investiture at Windsor Castle in October where the pair discussed their love of photography

A teenage photographer who met the Prince and Princess of Wales has died of cancer aged 17.

The Princess of Wales, who met Liz Hatton at Windsor Castle on October 2, has paid tribute to the inspirational budding photographer who died in the early hours of Wednesday

The Prince and Princess of Wales remember 'brave and humble' Liz Hatton after her death from cancer.

The Princes and Princess of Wales have paid tribute to a teenage photographer who passed away after a battle with cancer.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have paid tribute to the "brave and humble" Liz Hatton.

“When taking photographs, the rest of the world doesn’t seem to matter as much.”