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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.
This fascination continues into the present day and it is reflected in our continuing interest in the royal family of England and the late Princess Diana.
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.
Now through December 31, the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia presents 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.
We recently viewed the exhibition and we can report that it is nothing less than dazzling.
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.
Diana: A Celebration is on loan from the Althorp Estate, the Spencer Family’s 500-year-old ancestral home in England.
I can’t say that I was ever one of those people who was enthralled with Diana. I didn’t follow her every move but I wasn’t disinterested in her either.
Still, I found myself drawn into this exhibit with its many artifacts from the life of Diana including her wedding gown with its eleborate train, her diamond tiara, toys, books and writings from her childhood, personal letters and notes and a significant collection of designer outfits fashioned specifically for Diana.
We highly recommend this exhibition which will give you a rare and strikingly personal glimpse into the life of a legendary member of the royal family. As you might expect, the final portion of the exhibition is deeply moving. But overall, it remains what it says it is: A Celebration.
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. CBS 3 and The CW Philly are the official media partners.
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This past July, twenty-four teen Girl Scouts from six different troops in Prince George’s County, Md., visited the birth home of Princess Diana, Althorp Estate, in Northampton, England. The girls along with their leaders and parents spent a wonderful, leisurely afternoon at the Estate.

The visit was one of several excursions the group partook of while touring London, Paris, and Lucerne on their nine-day European journey sponsored by Educational Tours (aka EF Tours). In the Estate’s State Dining Room, the group enjoyed “Afternoon Tea” consisting of assorted teas, finger sandwiches, scones, and cakes while being entertained by a pianist. During a book signing in the Gift Shop, the girls had the opportunity to meet the Princess’ brother, Charles Spencer.

While touring the expansive and well-landscaped Estate, the group had another opportunity to view the “Diana: A Celebration” exhibition that depicts the life and work of the Princess. The girls saw the clothes the Princess wore from childhood to adulthood, including the famous bridal gown with its long train. They read her childhood letters and school reports, and heard details about the Princess’ work for charity.

To pay homage to the Princess’ charitable contributions, the girls held a solemn “Girl Scout Own” ceremony at the Princess’ burial site, Round Oval Lake, which is also on the Estate in a park-like setting. Special permission had to be obtained in advance to hold such a ceremony, which was acknowledged as a first-time occurrence by U.S. Girl Scouts. The scouts and their accompanying adults were truly amazed and inspired by their Althorp visit.

To learn about Princess Diana’s many community service projects gave more meaning to the girls’ own service projects back home, where they discovered that they had something very much in common with a young Princess.

Soure: Washington Informer