To mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, Buckingham Palace is showcasing a selection of the princess's personal belongings. Many have been chosen by her sons Princes William and Harry.
To mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, Buckingham Palace is showcasing a selection of the princess's personal belongings. Many have been chosen by her sons Princes William and Harry.
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The centerpiece of the display is Diana's desk. It was here that she would sit and work, writing letters and reading official briefings. The desk has been arranged to reflect Diana's favorite trinkets, including photographs of her sons.
The centerpiece of the display is Diana's desk. It was here that she would sit and work, writing letters and reading official briefings. The desk has been arranged to reflect Diana's favorite trinkets, including photographs of her sons.
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Diana loved music -- her collection included albums by Elton John, George Michael and Diana Ross. The new exhibition displays a case of cassette tapes that belonged to the princess.
Diana loved music -- her collection included albums by Elton John, George Michael and Diana Ross. The new exhibition displays a case of cassette tapes that belonged to the princess.
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The display is part of a wider exhibition that features gifts given to Queen Elizabeth II during her 65-year reign. The retrospective runs from July 22 to October 1, 2017.
The display is part of a wider exhibition that features gifts given to Queen Elizabeth II during her 65-year reign. The retrospective runs from July 22 to October 1, 2017.
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Before she was Diana Princess of Wales, she was Diana Spencer. A wooden school trunk bearing "D. Spencer" was kept by Diana in her sitting room alongside her childhood typewriter.
Before she was Diana Princess of Wales, she was Diana Spencer. A wooden school trunk bearing "D. Spencer" was kept by Diana in her sitting room alongside her childhood typewriter.
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Diana regularly wrote to thank those who welcomed her on her official visits -- using her embossed writing paper.
Diana regularly wrote to thank those who welcomed her on her official visits -- using her embossed writing paper.
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The display includes Diana's leather photo frame, which contained photographs of her sons and friends. The exhibition also features her ballet shoes -- the Princess was an avid dancer and passionate about ballet.
The display includes Diana's leather photo frame, which contained photographs of her sons and friends. The exhibition also features her ballet shoes -- the Princess was an avid dancer and passionate about ballet.
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The exhibit coincides with the annual summer opening of Buckingham Palace -- when the royal residence opens its doors to the public. It's being held in the Music Room, also used for royal christenings.
The exhibit coincides with the annual summer opening of Buckingham Palace -- when the royal residence opens its doors to the public. It's being held in the Music Room, also used for royal christenings.
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