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Joe Bromley

Princess Diana, Vivienne Westwood and Elton John's personal clothes make millions in fashion auction boom

It has been a busy week for bidders after the contents of the coat hangers of the rich and famous. 

While many whiled away hours planning Glastonbury outfits, museums and private clients have been distracted by an almighty line-up of high profile fashion auctions, led by the sale of more than 200 items from members of the royal family. It included the most personal items of the late Princess Diana sold since 1997, when she hosted her own a charity auction. Cue: hysteria.

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