Costelloe died in London after a short illness.

Diana, Princess of Wales’s former personal designer Paul Costelloe has died aged 80, his label has confirmed.

A statement from his fashion brand, which carries his name, said he died surrounded by his family in London.

It read: “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness.

“He was surrounded by his wife and seven children and passed peacefully in London.

“We kindly ask that you respect the privacy of the family during this time.”

Born in Dublin in 1945, Costelloe began his career at the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris, before becoming design assistant to designer Jacques Esterel, later moving to Milan to support Marks and Spencer in their drive to enter the Italian market.

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