You can now catch both Princess exhibits in DC. Here's how the two shows stack up against each other.
Princess Grace of Monaco—or, as she was known before marrying Prince Rainier III in 1956, actress Grace Kelly.
Diana, Princess of Wales—or, as she was known before marrying Prince Charles in 1981, Lady Diana Spencer.On display will be Dior gowns, hats, and accessories, all of which were once owned by the princess. The items are on loan from the Palace of Monaco. It’s being touted as a “walk-through documentary,” which basically means that life-size images are combined with audio to tell Diana’s story.Hillwood Estate, formerly the home of Marjorie Merriweather Post. While there’s a big gulf between “princess” and “cereal heiress,” Post was a major DC figure.
Tysons Corner Center, which Diana never visited. She did stop by Springfield Mall, however. In 1985, the princess went to its JC Penney outpost and bought an $8 scarf.Don’t look for a deep dive into Kelly’s life: This exhibit is focused on her relationship with Christian Dior artistic director Marc Bohan, who helped craft her public image.
Don’t expect actual artifacts: This is an “immersive experience,” meaning there’s no curated collection of stuff. You won’t see anything the princess owned or touched.
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