March 13 - June 27

The von Liebig Art Center is proud to present an original collection of the late Princess Diana’s gowns plus Diana and British Royals' memorabilia! 

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Order your exhibition tickets by calling 239-262-6517 x101.

Order gala and chef lecture tickets by calling 239-262-6517 x115.

You may also get all these tickets by visiting The von Liebig Art Center, 585 Park Street in Naples.

E-commerce for all of these tickets is coming soon!



ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Many of the dresses in the exhibition were purchased at the Christie’s auction Diana held just weeks before her untimely death. At least two of the dresses and some of the memorabilia have never been exhibited in the United States, including a Klondike dress Diana wore on a State Visit to Canada with Prince Charles and Diana’s entire signed Christmas Card collection of cards she sent. The dresses include a cocktail dress owned by People magazine and four dresses owned by WE tv, all of which are rarely shown in public. The exhibition also includes signed photographs, gifts Diana gave and memorabilia from other Royals including Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother and Prince Charles.

ABOUT EXHIBITION TICKETS

Admission to the exhibition is $12 for non-members, $10 for members and pre-arranged group tours, and $5 for children under 10. To give everyone an opportunity to view the exhibition, timed tickets will be sold for the following time slots: Daily except Tuesdays at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

Group “Tuesday Tea” tours offered in conjunction with Brambles Tea Room and the Jolly Cricket will begin April 6 for groups of 10 or more. Call Nicole Dupont Strub at 239-262-6517 x110 to arrange a group tour with or without tea service.

ABOUT THE LECTURES BY DIANA'S PERSONAL CHEF

Darren McGrady, personal chef to Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II, will present a lecture about Diana and his book, Eating Royally; Recipes and Remembrances from a Palace Kitchen. The Saturday, March 13 lecture at 3 pm is $10/members and $15/non-members and includes admission to the Princess Diana: Dresses of Inspiration exhibition. The Sunday, March 14 lecture at 1 pm is $35/members and $40/non-members and includes admission to the Princess Diana: Dresses of Inspiration exhibition as well as brunch at the Jolly Cricket featuring items that Princess Diana enjoyed that are featured in McGrady’s cookbook, Eating Royally, including Croque Madam, Spring Asparagus Soup, Herbed Crepes and Royal Tea Scones. WAIT LIST ONLY, as these lectures have sold out. Call Jane Davis at 239-262-6517 x115. However, Darren's cookbook and DVD will be for sale in the art center's gift shop.

ABOUT THE GALA

The exhibition kicked off on March 10 with the Princess Diana: Dresses of Inspiration Legacy of Giving Gala. The dress owners flew in for this black-tie event that offered a sneak peak of the exhibition. Tickets began at $250. Click here to see the Gala Invitation and here for the Gala Response Card.

ABOUT THE CHARITY BENEFICIARIES

This exhibition of the “world’s most photographed woman” is not a traveling show but instead is being created just for The von Liebig Art Center. It honors the historical importance of her journey from royal princess to humanitarian by telling a story through the dresses worn by the late Princess to commemorative, social and charitable functions. As a way to honor Princess Diana’s legacy of giving, a portion of the ticket sales from this exhibition will be distributed by the Pink Ribbon Crusade, a charitable organization formed by several of the dress owners that supports women with breast cancer, for distribution to local women with breast cancer affiliated with Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support, Inc. and the NCH Mammogram Fund.

ABOUT THE SPONSORS

Exhibition and Gala sponsors and supporters include: PNC Wealth Management (Presenting Sponsor), Mercedes-Benz of Naples (Silver Sponsor), WE tv, Physicians Regional Healthcare System, Naples Daily News, Naples Illustrated, Gulfshore Life, Life in Naples, Taylor Rental, Sunny 106, WAVV101.1, Comcast, NBC-2, Naples Princess, Norman Love Confections, and Tourist Development Council.

OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES

e Bella Readers Private Showing and Presentation
Sunday, March 14 at 5 pm
Presenters include Suzanne King, owner of seven Princess Diana dresses and other royal memorabilia; and Cheryl Lampard, owner of Style Matters International.
$35 to benefit the exhibition charities
Hosted by Marianna Foggin, Luxury Property Specialist
Call 239-591-2709 or click here for more information.

Images of a Princess: A Cruise Fit for a Princess
Style and image expert Cheryl Lampard of Style Matters International discusses the world's most famous fashion icon over champagne and cupcakes. Topics include: The Royal Male, Princess Diana Fashion Fever, From Nanny to International Icon, Royal Fashions and Faux Pas, Royal Weddings and Elizabethan Style. Download the flyer.
April 1, 15, 29 / May 13, 27 / June 10, 24
2 to 3:30 pm
$49 per person (includes tax and donation to The von Liebig Art Center, Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support, and the NCH Mammogram Fund)
Call 239-649-2275 for reservations
www.naplesprincesscruises.com


HOTEL PACKAGES

Ritz-Carlton, Naples and Ritz-Carlton, Golf "Royal Dresses of Inspiration" package

Hilton Naples Princess Diana package

Inn on Fifth Princess Diana Package


MEDIA COVERAGE, INCLUDING VIDEOS

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/mar/06/legendry-look-princess-dianas-dresses-von-liebig-e/

http://www.nbc-2.com/Global/searchresults.asp?name=&city=swfl&vendor=ez&qu=princess+diana
 
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/mar/02/naples-exhibit-will-feature-princess-diana-dresses/
 
http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010100302091

http://www.abcactionnews.com/content/news/archives/story/Princes

http://www.abcactionnews.com/content/news/archives/story/Princes