Since the beginning of American history, our nation has had a complicated relationship with British royalty, and an unending fascination with the government we overthrew in 1776. Known to many as “The People’s Princess,” Princess Diana won the hearts of millions, on both sides of the Atlantic and around the world. From October 2 through January 3, 2010, the National Constitution Center will host the international traveling exhibition, Diana: A Celebration, providing an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the life and work of the Princess of Wales.
Making its East Coast debut, and returning to the United States for the first time since 2007, the award-winning exhibition explores Diana's childhood, her engagement to HRH Prince Charles, their royal wedding, their children, and Diana's life and work as a global humanitarian and model citizen. Diana: A Celebration is on loan from the Althorp Estate, the Spencer Family’s 500-year-old ancestral home in England.
Diana: A Celebration is produced by Arts and Exhibitions International, in association with the Althorp Estate, Cultural Networks International Inc. The exhibition is presented locally by Macy's, and CBS 3 and The CW Philly are the official media partners.
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All object images are courtesy of Althorp Estate. All gallery images are courtesy of Arts and Exhibitions International.
Photo Credit: Patrick Demarchelier
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Princess Diana's royal wedding gown, which is on display in Diana: A Celebration at the National Constitution Center.
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Princess Diana's royal wedding gown with a 25 ft. train, on display in Diana: A Celebration at the National Constitution Center.
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The Spencer Tiara c.1830
A gold tiara in the form of scrolling foliage and tulip and star shaped flowers decorated with diamonds in silver settings. Although the Spencer tiara is traditionally believed to have been made in 1767 the style would suggest a date around the 1830s. The tiara has been remounted in the 20th century and the small scrolls at either end are what remains of an earlier setting.
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Photo credit: Mario Testino