Kate, William Host 8,000-Guest Buckingham Palace Garden Party With Late Cancer Campaigner’s Family

The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, made her first appearance at a Buckingham Palace garden party since undergoing cancer treatment, hosting alongside Prince William. A highlight of the event was Kate's reunion with the family of Liz Hatton, a 17-year-old photographer and cancer campaigner who died last year from a rare and aggressive cancer called Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour. Liz had met the royal couple at Windsor Castle in October, where she photographed an investiture and shared tea with them, inspiring them with her courage and creativity. Liz's family, who have since established a charity called Capture in her memory, expressed deep gratitude for the support and kindness from the Prince and Princess of Wales during Liz's final weeks. Kate wore a re-worn lemon Emilia Wickstead coat dress with a matching Philip Treacy hat, an outfit last seen at Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving. The garden party also included other royals and special guests connected to the royal patronages and causes, with King Charles hosting on behalf of the monarch.