Twenty-eight years after her disappearance in Paris, Lady Diana makes her entrance at the Grévin museum. The princess, who became a global icon for her style, compassion, and independence, joins the Parisian collection on this November 20th, a date that is far from ordinary.
This is indeed the day of the broadcast of her historic interview with the BBC in 1995. A legendary television moment, where Diana reveals her truth about her marriage and drops the famous line: « We were three in this marriage, which is a bit much », referring to Camilla.
Princess Diana’s iconic ‘revenge’ dress, worn the night Prince Charles publicly admitted to being unfaithful to her [1994] pic.twitter.com/v6LZEEa6yb
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Although the acquisition of this interview is still surrounded by controversy concerning journalist Martin Bashir, it remains one of the greatest scoops of the 20th century, viewed by 23 million Britons. It's a media turning point that also shaped Diana's image as more free, more candid… and more alone in confrontation with the institution.
The “revenge dress,” a striking outfit
To celebrate the princess in its pantheon of celebrities, the Grévin Museum has chosen one of the most iconic outfits in its history: the “revenge dress”. This black dress, boldly short and glamorous, was worn in 1994 during a gala at the Serpentine Gallery in London.
That night, the audience was captivated…
It covers a resplendent Diana, while on television, a documentary reveals that Charles indeed had a relationship with Camilla Parker-Bowles. A fashion response that is as elegant as it is striking, it has become a global symbol of emancipation.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
An Icon That Keeps Shining
The statue, sculpted by Laurent Mallamaci and created in the museum's workshops, will be installed under the fashion dome, alongside other icons such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Chantal Thomass, Aya Nakamura, and Lena Situations. This setting further emphasizes Diana's status: a woman whose style, more than twenty-five years after her passing, continues to influence pop culture.
Not far from there, her statue will stand next to that of King Charles III, which was unveiled in 2023, dressed in a Scottish kilt and placed near that of Queen Elizabeth II. This symbolic reunion reminds us of the strength of the royal myth and especially, the unforgettable aura of Lady Di.