Dame Vivienne Westwood's family 'deeply disappointed' Wikileaks founder Julian Assange denied permission to attend funeral

Julian Assange not allowed to attend Vivienne Westwood’s funeral

Designer was close to the WikiLeaks founder and designed his wedding outfits

Assange denied request to leave UK prison for Vivienne Westwood’s funeral

Westwood designed the wedding dress and kilts for Julian Assange’s wedding last year and had known the WikiLeaks founder for more than a decade.

Julian Assange not allowed to leave prison for Vivienne Westwood’s funeral

Julian Assange has been denied permission to leave prison for Vivienne Westwood’s funeral, according to her family.

Julian Assange denied permission to attend Vivienne Westwood funeral

Westwood’s family say they are ‘deeply disappointed’ WikiLeaks founder was not given temporary release from prison

Dame Vivienne Westwood's family 'deeply disappointed' Wikileaks founder Julian Assange denied permission to attend funeral

Assange and Dame Vivienne Westwood knew each other for more than a decade and the legendary designer campaigned for his release - he called her "bold, creative, thoughtful and a good friend" as he reflected on the announcement of her death.

Julian Assange denied permission to leave prison to attend Vivienne Westwood’s funeral

Vivienne Westwood was a strong supporter and friend of the WikiLeaks founder.