Tony Hudgell, 9, was abused so badly by his parents he had to have his legs amputated sadly missed the garden party today (May 8).

By Maia Snow, World News Editor

19:58, Wed, May 8, 2024 | UPDATED: 19:58, Wed, May 8, 2024

Tony Hudgell and Princess Kate

Tony Hudgell and Princess Kate have met previously (Image: PA)

A nine-year-old boy, sweetly nicknamed Princess Kate's 'best friend' has been left devastated after missing the Buckingham Palace garden party after getting stuck in traffic for hours.

Tony Hudgell, from Maidstone in Kent, had to have his legs amputated after being subjected to horrific abuse by his parents, and has previously met Kate, and sent her well wishes in her cancer recovery.

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