Actress Joely Richardson joined stars from the fashion world to pay tribute to well-known Sussex-based designer Catherine Walker.

Richardson was among well-wishers who gathered at a private memorial service for the couturier at St Luke’s Church in Chelsea, London.

Walker, 65, was a favourite of Princess Diana,providing her with many of her most famous outfits.

She died of cancer at a hospital near her Sussex home last September.

Others attending the service included designers Bruce Oldfield and Jasper Conran and actress Susan Hampshire.