Photographer Patrick Lichfield died in hospital this morning after suffering a stroke at the age of 66.
Lord Lichfield, whose dashing looks, royal pedigree and artistic talent made him one of the fashion world's best-known photographers, was best known for his informally posed 1981 wedding portraits of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
A statement released by his studio said he died peacefully in the early hours of Friday.
Born Thomas Patrick Anson in April 1939, the man who became the fifth Earl of Lichfield was considered one of Britain's premier photographers after a 44-year career behind the lens.
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His work varied from covering royal family events to documenting "swinging-60s" London. He was dubbed the David Bailey of the upper classes.