Prince Harry laughs as young boy pulls his beard at WellChild awards in LondonGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailThe teenager with a rare form of cancer who met the Princess of Wales as she returned to duty on Wednesday has revealed what was said during their touching conversation.Photographs of the meeting show Kate, 42, who recently finished chemotherapy, hugging Liz Hatton, 16, from Harrogate after she was invited to photograph the investitures on Wednesday. Liz has described getting a hug from Kate as “really special” as she revealed what they spoke about during their “genuine” and “lovely” half-an-hour chat.“There was nothing about them that suggested they were superior,” she told The Mirror. “They were just really human to be honest and really natural. There was never a moment of awkwardness. It was normal to talk to them. They talked a lot about my photography.”She added that Kate talked a “little bit” about her own love of photography and she asked about what camera she uses.Kate and Prince William later said on social media: “A pleasure to meet with Liz at Windsor today. “A talented young photographer whose creativity and strength has inspired us both. Thank you for sharing your photos and story with us. W&C.”Key PointsShow latest update 1728104400Prince William reveals George’s surprising new hobbyWilliam, 42, made the revelation about his 11-year-old son on a visit to the Birtley Community Pool in Tyne and Wear on Thursday. “George loves scuba diving. He’s 11 years old. We took him under thinking he would freak out. He absolutely loves it. It’s just introducing him to the world of water,” Prince William said at the newly refurbished pool which will give other children similar opportunities.Prince George is a keen scuba diver, according to his father. (Getty Images)Emma Guinness5 October 2024 06:001728093600Princess Eugenie ‘so looking forward’ to Beatrice’s second childMarking the happy news on Instagram, Eugenie, 34, wrote: “Congratulations Beabea.“So looking forward to more on this journey of motherhood together. And adding another little one to the gang.”Emma Guinness5 October 2024 03:001728082800Harry and Meghan thanked by former communications chiefMs Hansen, who has worked for the couple for over two years, will now continue to be employed by Harry and Meghan on a part-time basis.Praising the opportunity their employment gave her, she said: “I am incredibly grateful to the Duke and Duchess for their continued trust in me.“Their unwavering support and belief in my new firm has been meaningful and is a testament to their leadership.“I knew when they first hired me that they were giving me the opportunity of a lifetime and I couldn’t be happier to continue working together.”Ashley Hansen has thanked the Sussexes for ‘the opportunity of a lifetime’. (Mandana Dayani/Instagram)Emma Guinness5 October 2024 00:001728072056Young cancer sufferer says hug from Princess of Wales was ‘mind-blowing’Liz Hatton, 16, from Harrogate, was invited to Windsor Castle to photograph the investitures as part of her creative bucket list after her rare and aggressive cancer was deemed terminal. “It was quite a mind-blowing, overwhelming experience, to be honest,” she said of meeting Kate, 42, who is gradually returning to work after completing her own cancer treatment. “None of us really expected all the stuff that would happen, but I think we all just feel very honoured and amazed that it actually happened.”The teenager’s family praised the royal family for looking after them and attending to their every need during the special day.Princess Kate embraces a teenager with cancer as she is pictured for the first time returning to work after chemotherapy (Kensington Palace)Emma Guinness4 October 2024 21:001728061256PR expert expresses concerns for Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle brandMatt Yanofsky, a PR and brand marketing expert, told The Times: “I would have major concerns if I were an investor.“If I’m an investor, I’m saying to her, ‘you need to find a CEO with a direct business plan that’s going to show profitability, or at least a revenue plan, within the next 60 to 90 days. Otherwise, I’m taking my money out’.”He added: “I’d be happy to eat my words and best of luck to her, but as of right now, [ARO] seems like it’s the wrong product with the wrong people.”Meghan has gifted some of her products to her celebrity friends and influencers. (iStock/Traceyrobbins/Instagram/Getty/The Independent )Emma Guinness4 October 2024 18:001728050456Prince William praises the many benefits of swimmingTaking to Twitter/X following the visit to Birtley yesterday, Kensington Palace shared pictures of the royal and wrote: “From the Olympics and Paralympics to community pools like this across the country, swimming is an activity with so many physical, mental and social benefits.”The pictures featured William touring the pool and learning more about its impact on the local community. From the Olympics and Paralympics to community pools like this across the country, swimming is an activity with so many physical, mental and social benefits. pic.twitter.com/dVzyVGZ1H7— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) October 3, 2024 Emma Guinness4 October 2024 15:001728045000Duchess of Edinburgh to read story for World Sight DaySophie, 59, will read Specs For Rex by Yasmeen Ismail – an important story about what happens to a young lion who does not want to wear glasses to school. The royal said in a trailer for the upcoming program: “Millions of us need glasses to see the world clearly.“World Sight Day is a reminder to all of us to take care of our eyes, whether we need glasses or not.“Our eyes are precious, and our sight is something to cherish and look after. So, let’s remember to take care of our eyes this World Sight Day.”Sophie said World Sight Day ‘is a reminder to all of us to take care of our eyes’. (BBC/Guy Levy/PA)The Duchess of Edinburgh. (BBC/Guy Levy)Emma Guinness4 October 2024 13:301728039643Harry and Meghan’s communications chief steps down to set up own firmAshley Hansen has served as the couple’s global communications chief for two years during a particularly tumultuous period that saw the release of Harry’s bombshell 2023 memoir Spare as well as the death of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III to the throne.She is reported to be continuing to work for the royals on a part-time basis, overseeing their communications department as she expands her portfolio through her new Los Angeles-based consultancy.Ashley Hansen is no longer working for the Sussexes on a full-time basis. (Mandana Dayani/Instagram)Emma Guinness4 October 2024 12:001728028843Prince William reveals why he missed Paris OlympicsPrince William has revealed that he did not attend the Paris Olympics this summer because of fears that he could contract Covid and pass it on to the Princess of Wales.The heir to the throne, 42, made the revelation when he met Olympians Adam Peaty and Tom Dean, and Paralympians Maisie Summers-Newton and Louise Fiddes, in Gateshead yesterday (3 October).He said: “I was so keen to come but, I have to say, after reading someone’s interview about Covid I decided, because my wife was obviously having chemo, that I didn’t want to risk bringing Covid home.”William then referred to Mr Peaty’s own positive Covid test during the games, adding: “So Adam very kindly reminded me that was still a thing. But we watched the whole thing. We were glued to it every day.”Prince William did not want to expose Kate Middleton to Covid while she was having chemotherapy. (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Emma Guinness4 October 2024 09:001728025200Young cancer sufferer ‘over the moon’ to meet Kate and WilliamA young cancer sufferer who was invited to Windsor Castle to photograph yesterday’s investitures said she was “over the moon” to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales. Liz Hatton, 16, from Harrogate, was later described as an inspiration by the couple. “Such lovely, genuine and kind people, I’m over the moon that my family and I had this experience,” she later wrote on X.A pleasure to meet with Liz at Windsor today. A talented young photographer whose creativity and strength has inspired us both. Thank you for sharing your photos and story with us. ❤️ W&C pic.twitter.com/VARhrbCvkv— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) October 2, 2024 Emma Guinness4 October 2024 08:00