Diana dresses fetch €192,000

TWO dresses worn by Princess Diana have sold for a record $276,000 (€192,000) at an auction in Beverly Hills, California.

Darren Julien, president and chief executive of Julien’s Auctions, said a black crepe evening gown Diana wore during a state visit in 1992 fetched the higher price of $144,000.

A light blue strapless gown with accompanying stole sold for $132,000 and was worn on three occasions, including the 1987 Cannes Film Festival.

The auction of dresses designed by Catherine Walker attracted bidders from around the world.