Paul Costelloe, the former personal designer of Princess Diana , has died aged 80 surrounded by his family, his fashion label has confirmed.

A statement from his brand, which carries his name, said he died surrounded by loved-ones 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."

Costelloe was born in Dublin in 1945 and began his career at the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris, before becoming design assistant to designer Jacques Esterel. He later relocated to Milan to support Marks and Spencer in its mission to break the Italian market.

While its

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