princess Kate Middleton honored patient honored by late cancer Liz Hattonwhich the royal met for the first time in October last year.
“Celebrate the strength and creativity of Liz and Vicky Hatton,” wrote Kate, 43, via X On Saturday, March 8, in honor of the International Women’s Day. “It was an honorary meeting in Windsor in October. Liz ‘memory continues in Vicky’s unshakable resistance. Thanks for such a moving moment #IWD2025. “
Both Kate and husband Prince William Hatton, a photographer, on her list of “brilliant women who have inspired us in the past 12 months”, which was shared on X on Saturday.
Kate had Previously met Hatton In Windsor Castle in October 2024 during an investor ceremony organized by William, 42, Hatton took photos of the award winners and met after the event with William and Kate.
“A pleasure to meet Liz at Windsor today,” wrote the couple at the time on the X next to a photo of Kate that hits Hatton, and posed with her family. “A talented young photographer whose creativity and strength have inspired us both. Thank you for shared your photos and history with us. WC.”
The event in October 2024 was Kate’s first official appearance as a senior working royal since she completed her chemotherapy treatment.
In Middleton, an unknown form of cancer was diagnosed in Middleton in early 2024, which restricted all public engagements while undergoing preventive chemotherapy. She ended her treatment in September 2024.
“When summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment,” said Kate, Kate said In a video instruction at the time. “The past nine months have been incredibly hard for us as a family. Life, as you know, can change at the moment, and we had to find a way to navigate through the stormy waters and the unknown road. “
Will and Kate share three children -the sons Prince George (11) and Prince Louis (6) and daughter Princess Charlotte, 9 -, all of which appeared in the video declaration that was shared by social media.
“With humility, it also brings them face to face with their own weak points in a way that they have never taken into account before, and thus a new perspective on everything,” continued Kate’s statement.
“This time William and me, above all, remind you to reflect on the simple but important things in life and to be grateful that so many of us often take for granted,” she added. “Just to love and be loved.”