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The Branson Exhibition Center announced today the grand opening of its first world-class exhibition, Diana — The People’s Princess, for a special limited engagement. Already experienced by adoring audiences around the world, this blockbuster exhibition opened Thursday, July 1, 2010 – just in time to commemorate Diana’s 49th birthday.
Centrally located at the former Roy Rogers Museum on Green Mountain Drive, Diana — The People’s Princess is a fascinating, full-scale exhibition which gives an intimate glimpse at the life of Princess Diana— as told through her own personal objects and stories from every day life.
A Royal Treat Comes to Branson
Displayed in a stunning 26,000-sq. ft. setting, this exhibition showcases an impressive collection of Diana’s own dresses-- which she auctioned for charity weeks before her untimely death-- as well as hundreds of artifacts and historic mementos relating to her life in a world-class, museum-quality, interactive experience.
From handwritten notes to intriguing insight into her life as a member of the British royal family, this special engagement offers a rich, personal perspective and celebrates the life of one of the most iconic and inspirational individuals of our age.
Beginning in the exhibition center’s 300-seat theater, attendees are given a dramatic introduction to the rest of the exhibition with a 15-minute video which follows the journey of a girl from the English countryside, whose life would ultimately play out on the world stage and make her a household name on seven continents.
Following the video introduction, the self-guided tour takes guests through a series of themed rooms, each dedicated to a different period in Diana’s life.
Featured areas include:
* Diana’s Childhood home
* The Royal Engagement and Wedding
* Diana, The Princess of Wales
* Diana’s Favorite Role: As “Mum” to William and Harry
* The Princess of Style
* Humanitarian Work and Building a Legacy
Diana — The People’s Princess at the Branson Exhibition Center is being jointly produced locally by the experienced exhibition team of Tony Doblin, President & COO, Exhibition Dynamix and Maureen Dunkel, President & CEO, Exhibition Experience, LLC.
“This exhibition gives audiences a rare, in-depth glimpse into one of history’s most fascinating individuals as told through her own story and cherished possessions,” said Tony Doblin, President & COO, Exhibition Dynamix. “I believe visitors and residents of Branson will warmly embrace an attraction of this caliber, and it will be positively received as the first world-class exhibition at the new Branson Exhibition Center.”
“With the passing of time, it has been proven that Diana was not merely a celebrity who rose to command a global stage simply because she married her prince,” said Maureen Dunkel, President & CEO, Exhibition Experience and owner of the world’s largest private collection of Diana’s dresses. “Diana embodied the magical notion of fantasy… a fantasy which ultimately collided with the realities of life and that collision forged a relatability that cemented her in the hearts and minds of millions worldwide. It is my sincere hope visitors to this fascinating exhibition will leave with a deep understanding of why Diana was and remains The People’s Princess.”
Ms. Dunkel, who founded The People’s Princess Charitable Foundation, Inc., is instrumental in sharing with worldwide audiences her collection of priceless gowns from the late Princess Diana, which she had purchased anonymously just weeks before Diana’s untimely death.
The exhibition in Branson will showcase an impressive selection from Ms. Dunkel’s collection, and will be updated with additional dresses throughout the run of the exhibition. The exhibition currently features several of Diana’s most well-known dresses, including the exquisite pink “India” dress which Diana wore during her 1992 State Tour of India, as well as a dramatic black silk velvet dress she wore in her official royal portrait.
Influenced both by the outpouring of public grief following the Princess tragic death and the Princess’ dedication to global humanitarian activities, Ms. Dunkel played a key role in the decision to share the dresses with the public for their sentimental enjoyment and appreciation of their historical importance.
Additionally, the exhibition also features more than a thousand objects relating to the life of Diana, including hundreds of authentic artifacts and historical mementos from the extensive collection of John Hoatson. Among the many objects, visitors will be able to see a slice of Charles and Diana’s actual wedding cake (in a special presentation box signed by her brother), as well as hand-written personal notes from Diana and family members, and fanciful genuine articles of Diana’s clothes, including “sport socks,” a shirt and sarong worn by Diana.
This exhibition comes to Branson after a very successful engagement at Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort complex.
Exhibition information and online tickets available at: princessdianabranson.com.
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