Diana: A Celebration comes to Philadelphia

October 2-December 31, 2009

Diana: A Celebration will come to Philadelphia, showcasing the life and work of the Princess of Wales. The 10,000 square foot exhibition explores Diana's childhood, her engagement to Prince Charles, their royal wedding, their children, and Diana's life and works as a global humanitarian. The exhibit features 28 gowns including the most famous wedding dress of all time.

Diana Frances Spencer was born July 1, 1961 in Sandringham, in Norfolk. She was born at Park House, the home that her parents lived in on the estate of Queen Elizabeth II and where her childhood playmates were the Queen's younger sons: Andrew and Edward. She was the youngest of the three daughters of Edward John Spencer and Frances Ruth Burke Roche.

On the 24th of February 1981 it was announced that Lady Diana Spencer was to marry the Prince of Wales. She was the first Englishwoman to marry an heir to the throne in over 300 years. They were married on July 29, 1981, at St Paul's Cathedral, London. Watched by seven hundred and fifty million people worldwide on television.

Diana, Princess of Wales, had two sons, Prince William, born on June 21, 1982 and Prince Henry (Harry) on September 15, 1984, both born at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London.

Location
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street Independence Mall
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-409-6600