The Princess Diana Museum

03/06/2026

“Her royal butler Paul Burrell wrote of the close bond Diana shared with her two hairdressers throughout her royal life — Richard Dalton, who worked with the Princess of Wales from her royal wedding in 1981 until 1991, and Sam McKnight, who took over after that until the end of her life in 1997.

“All women gossip to their hairdresser, and the princess was no different,” Burrell wrote.”

The former Princess of Wales knew how fortunate she was to have this ritual as a part of her daily diary.

02/06/2026

Before the palaces, the headlines, and the world’s attention… there was Diana Spencer.

Young, playful, and entirely unaware of the extraordinary life ahead of her.

It’s photographs like this that continue to captivate generations, not just because of who she became, but because of who she was before the world knew her name.

— The Princess Diana Museum

28/05/2026

We get this question a lot:

Why Did The Dress Mean So Much To Renae?

“This wasn’t just a dress,” said an onlooker at the auction. “It was a connection to history, and you could see just how much it meant to her.”

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26/05/2026

There are iconic pieces… and then there are pieces that hold decades of emotion, memory, and humanity within every stitch.

In this behind-the-scenes moment, Renae Plant, curator of The Princess Diana Museum, carefully unboxes one of the most meaningful garments connected to Princess Diana’s legacy — the legendary “Caring Dress.”

The floral Bellville Sassoon dress became known around the world because Diana repeatedly wore it while visiting hospitals, children, and patients during humanitarian visits throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s.

For Renae, this piece carries even deeper meaning. As a young girl in Australia in 1988, she met Princess Diana while Diana was wearing this very dress…a moment that would shape the course of her life and eventually inspire the creation of The Princess Diana Museum.

Watching this unboxing in real time feels less like opening a museum artifact and more like reconnecting with a moment in history. Thank you for following along.

25/05/2026

Behind The Princess Diana Museum is a deeper mission based in compassion, storytelling, and preserving the legacy of Princess Diana.

Through The Princess & The Platypus Foundation, the museum extends beyond historic fashion and royal artifacts to honor the humanity, kindness, and connection Diana brought to the world.

Every piece in the collection tells a story, not only of a global fashion icon, but of a woman whose compassion continues to inspire generations.

Learn more and become a patron today:

Learn how The Princess and The Platypus Foundation supports The Princess Diana Museum and discover meaningful ways to get involved in preserving Diana’s legacy.

21/05/2026

Among the thousands of items inside The Princess Diana Museum are rare photographs, some never before seen, each with its own story and deeper meaning.

Every framed image holds a moment in Diana’s life, along with the history and context behind it. Inside the museum, you’ll gain an even more intimate understanding of the woman we all adore, who left an imprint on our hearts . 💕

Today, we invite you to become a yearly member of the museum and experience Diana’s story in a deeper, more personal way.

Tap the link 🔗 and begin a journey like never before: https://www.theprincessandtheplatypus.org

18/05/2026

Filled with personal stories, behind-the-scenes memories, and never-before-shared moments, this memoir captures the warmth, humanity, and lasting impact of one of the most beloved women in modern history.

“It’s All About The Hair: My Decade With Diana, H.R.H. Princess of Wales” offers an intimate look inside Princess Diana’s world through the eyes of her longtime hairdresser, Richard Dalton, and Renae Plant, curator of The Princess Diana Museum.

A story of trust, friendship, and the moments the public never saw.

Available now in hardback, ebook, and audiobook — order your copy today: https://www.theprincessandtheplatypus.org/book

13/05/2026

A fascinating story behind one of Princess Diana’s most iconic fashion moments... this recent article shares how supermodel Christy Turlington Burns actually inspired Diana to wear the now-famous pale blue Versace gown during her Harper’s Bazaar photoshoot era.

What makes this especially meaningful to us at The Princess Diana Museum is that this very Versace design lives within our collection today... representing not only Diana’s evolving fashion confidence, but a creative moment shaped by collaboration, risk-taking, and reinvention during the later years of her life.

One of Princess Diana’s most memorable photoshoots was actually styled by another surprising '90s fashion icon.

09/05/2026

The Ferragamo shoes I met Diana in at 18 years old, pearls from her granny, a beautiful Murray Arbeid gown, and a Philip Somerville hat worn with The Queen herself…

Oh, the joy of preserving these extraordinary historical pieces and the stories they carry 🤍

Featuring the timeless legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales for The Princess Diana Museum.

08/05/2026

When in doubt, ask yourself, what would Diana do? 💙