Dresses for Humanity II
An Exhibition of the Dresses of Diana, The Princess of Wales
"I hope the people who buy my dresses use them to bring succor and
support to those in need." -Diana, Princess of Wales
As quoted by Vogue magazine, May 1997
just prior to the June 1997 Christie's sale of Diana's dresses.
TAMPA, Fla. - The People's Princess Charitable Foundation, Inc. announced today Dresses for Humanity II, an Exhibition of the Dresses of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Influenced both by the outpouring of public grief following the Princess' tragic death and the Princess' dedication to global humanitarian activities, Ms. Maureen Rorech Dunkel formed The People's Princess Charitable Foundation and made the decision to share the dresses with the public for their sentimental enjoyment and appreciation of their historical importance. Ms. Rorech Dunkel benefited from the offered guidance of the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution and created a professionally curated 5,600 square foot exhibition of the dresses presenting Princess Diana's journey from Royal princess to leading humanitarian who traveled the world to bring attention to the causes she supported. The Dresses For Humanity, an Exhibition of the Dresses of the Princess of Wales traveled the world from October, 1997 - June, 2001, viewed by over 1,000,000 people.
At the end of this original exhibition tour the dresses were "put to rest" in Kensington Palace, the former home of Princess Diana, for the enjoyment and education of the public, as well as for the proximity of her two sons. Diana's dresses are now part of the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection and the dollars generated by ticket sales go for the preservation of Kensington Palace. They will remain on display until 2010 at which time they will return to the Foundation. To date, over 3,000,000 people have viewed these Royal dresses.
Through arrangements with Kensington Palace, famed Princess Diana dress designer Catherine Walker, and generous support from Seminole Hard Rock, the Foundation will present Dresses for Humanity II, an Exhibition of the Dresses of Diana, Princess of Wales for limited engagements at select locations in the U.S. The entire exhibition experience which traveled the world, including six of the fifteen dresses in the Foundation's collection, will be presented at the first stops at Seminole Hard Rock, Tampa April 23 - May 2, followed by Seminole Hard Rock, Hollywood, Florida, May 4 - May 10. Portions of the proceeds will benefit local charities in Tampa and Hollywood, Florida, and a portion of the proceeds will also benefit Global Angels, the global charity partner of Hard Rock. It is estimated up to 50,000 people will view the upcoming exhibit at the two Florida locations.
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