The new documentary series «Diana Unheard» will be presented in Cannes.

The series features previously unreleased audio recordings of conversations between Diana and her friend James Colthurst from 1991. Across several hours of tapes, the princess speaks candidly about her life, love, her marriage to Prince Charles and the royal family.

These very conversations once formed the basis of Andrew Morton’s acclaimed book «Diana: Her True Story». Now, parts of the recordings will be heard by an international audience for the first time, Deadline reports.

Andrew Morton and James Colthurst were also involved in the making of the series. They will appear in the documentary and share their memories and insights into the recordings.

According to the creators, they wanted to portray Diana not simply as a woman who endured difficult moments within the royal family. Instead, the recordings reveal her as someone who sought to speak about her own life and retain control over her story.

«In creating Diana Unheard, we wanted to challenge the narrative in which Diana was too often portrayed merely as a victim of circumstance. This is Diana choosing how to tell her own story and risking everything to make sure her voice is heard.»

The series was produced by British company Love Monday TV, which has previously worked on documentary projects about the British monarchy. Its credits include «Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors» for ITV and «William & Harry: Love & Betrayal» for Channel 5.

The project consists of three parts and will be one of the major documentary premieres at the international MIPCOM trade fair in Cannes.

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Princess Diana’s famous black dress, known as the «Revenge Dress», is set to go under the hammer at the renowned Sotheby’s auction house in New York. The dress is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $300,000, according to WWD.

It is the iconic strapless black silk dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian, which Diana wore to a Vanity Fair charity event at London’s Serpentine Gallery in 1994. That same evening, her husband, Prince Charles, publicly admitted to being unfaithful during a televised interview.

 

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Diana had originally planned to wear a much more understated Valentino look. However, she changed her mind at the last minute. The following day, photographs of Diana from the event appeared on the front pages of newspapers around the world. The look later became one of the most famous examples of so-called «revenge dressing» — clothing used to project confidence, independence and a readiness to begin a new chapter.

Princess Diana parted with the dress in 1997, just a few months before she was killed in a car crash in Paris, selling it at a charity auction.

The dress subsequently entered a private collection and remained out of the public eye for nearly three decades. It was last displayed at the Paisley Museum in Scotland, after which it disappeared from public view.

 

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At Sotheby’s, they believe the significance of the dress has long extended far beyond fashion.

«On her own terms, Princess Diana transformed this dress into one of the most powerful statements of her life — during a period that was among the most public and emotionally charged of her life», the auction house commented.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale will be donated by Sotheby’s to NHS Lothian Charity to support the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.

Interestingly, ahead of the auction on December 9, the dress will embark on a worldwide tour. Its first stop will be London, where it will go on display on September 18. It will then be shown in Hong Kong and Geneva before arriving in New York.

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A major exhibition dedicated to the life and legacy of Princess Diana is being prepared in California. Titled «Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy — A Life of Giving», the exhibition will open on November 7 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.

Visitors will be able to see more than 700 personal belongings of the late princess, spanning different chapters of her life — from her childhood and her years as the Princess of Wales to her charitable work and motherhood, Vanity Fair reports.

 

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The exhibition is being organized in partnership with the collection of Reneé Plant, founder of the Princess Diana Museum, who has assembled one of the world’s largest private collections of Diana’s personal belongings.

The exhibition will feature some of her most famous outfits, jewelry, handwritten letters, photographs and personal items.

One of the highlights will be Diana’s iconic red sheep sweater, which she wore to a polo match. What initially appeared to be an ordinary piece of clothing later became one of the most recognizable symbols of Diana’s style and a true cultural phenomenon.

 

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Another iconic piece is the black Victor Edelstein dress Diana wore when she danced with John Travolta at a reception at the White House in 1985. The moment became one of the most memorable episodes of her public life.

 

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Particular attention will also be drawn to the so-called «Caring Dress» — a floral dress Diana wore while visiting sick children in São Paulo, Australia and Seville. In 2025, Reneé Plant purchased the dress at auction for $520,000.

 

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The exhibition will also include Diana’s wedding shoes, jewelry, letters, photographs and personal belongings from her childhood, when she was still part of the Spencer family.

Among the exhibits will also be a dress by Jacques Azagury, known as the «Last Farewell». Diana tried on the dress just days before her tragic death on August 31, 1997.

The exhibition will run through May 31, 2027.

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Princess Diana’s younger brother, Charles Spencer, is preparing a memoir about his sister. The book is titled «Swan Song: Diana, My Sister».

The book is due to be published by Penguin Michael Joseph on September 22, ahead of the 30th anniversary of Diana’s death, Deadline reports.

According to Charles Spencer, the decision to write the book was prompted by the media’s enduring interest in his sister. As the 30th anniversary of her death approaches, the Earl began receiving numerous interview requests once again. Ultimately, he decided not to comment on other people’s versions of events, but to share his own memories of Lady Di and address some of the more difficult periods in her life. These include her marriage to the then Prince Charles, relationships within the royal family and the events that followed the car crash in Paris.

«This convinced me once and for all to put my own thoughts and memories of my sister into writing, rather than once again feeling uncomfortable reading the views of other people — many of which are based on untruths that, over time, have come to be accepted as fact», Spencer explained.

The author promises to portray Diana not only as a world-famous princess, but also as an ordinary woman — with her own worries, doubts, strengths and distinctive sense of humour. He describes his sister as a charismatic, energetic and deeply emotional woman who, despite being constantly in the public eye, struggled with many personal doubts.

 

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The memoir is expected to be translated into 12 languages.

Princess Diana died in Paris on August 31, 1997. She was 36 years old.

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London’s historic Ormeley Lodge, where Princess Diana regularly spent her weekends, has been put on the market with an asking price of $33.4 million. According to British media reports, the estate was also the setting for Diana’s famous conversation with Camilla Parker Bowles, who was in a relationship with the then Prince Charles at the time.

For more than fifty years, Ormeley Lodge belonged to socialite Lady Annabel Goldsmith, who passed away last year at the age of 91. She often described herself as Diana’s «second mother» and recalled that the Princess visited almost every weekend with Princes William and Harry. The iconic London private members’ club Annabel’s was named in her honour by her first husband, Mark Birley, who founded the club.

Located between Ham Common and Richmond Park, the estate dates back to around 1714, spanning the transition between the reign of Queen Anne and the Georgian era. Covering nearly 1,500 square metres, the mansion blends English Baroque architecture with elegant Neoclassical influences.

The interiors retain many original period features, including soaring ceilings, original fireplaces, ornate plasterwork and large sash windows. The residence also boasts a grand entrance hall with an impressive staircase, several formal reception rooms, a cosy library, a wine cellar and separate guest apartments. During Lady Goldsmith’s lifetime, Ormeley Lodge became renowned for its lavish summer parties, attracting members of the British aristocracy, politicians, celebrities and the Royal Family.

The estate’s grounds, extending over more than 0.9 hectares, are equally impressive. Beyond decorative 19th-century wrought-iron gates lie flowering meadows, an orchard, a kitchen garden, an aviary, an all-weather tennis court, a swimming pool, as well as several cottages and additional estate buildings.

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Airline Virgin Atlantic, renowned for its distinctive style and attention to detail, is bringing back one of the most iconic items of British pop culture – the dark blue «Fly Virgin Atlantic» sweatshirt, made famous by Princess Diana in the 1990s.

The replica was released to mark the 30th anniversary of the moment Diana first wore the sweatshirt – on November 20, 1995. The model, which combines British aesthetics, nostalgia, and practicality, sold out instantly. Due to high demand, the sweatshirt is now available again in the Virgin Atlantic Retail Therapy online store, operated by Tourvest.

The sweatshirt is priced at $80 for adults and $65 for children. From each unit sold, $14 will be donated to the charity Save the Children, which helps children affected by humanitarian crises around the world.

The story of this piece began in the 1980s when Richard Branson gifted the sweatshirt to Princess Diana. She immediately loved it, and it quickly became part of her everyday style: Diana wore it to the gym, paired with cycling shorts – a combination that remains fashionable today.

According to Popsugar, there are two explanations for why the princess almost always appeared in the gym wearing this sweatshirt. One version suggests it was simply her favorite. Another theory claims Diana deliberately chose the same outfit to make the paparazzi’s work more difficult: repetitive shots sold poorly and reduced press interest.

This theory is supported by her personal trainer, Jenny Rivett, who later received the original sweatshirt. She said that Diana believed there were far more important issues in the world than discussing every one of her appearances and outfits, which is why she chose to «disarm» the media.

In 2019, Princess Diana’s original sweatshirt was auctioned off for $53,532.

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The legendary dress worn by Princess Diana, designed by the British brand Bellville Sassoon, was sold at Julien’s Auctions for an impressive $520,000. The new owner of the dress is Renee Plante — the curator of a virtual museum dedicated to Lady Di.

The bidding started at $150,000 and seemed to be heading for a final price of $350,000. However, at the last moment, Renee unexpectedly raised her paddle and offered $400,000 — not including the auction house’s 27% commission. When the final hammer fell, Plante couldn’t contain her emotions — she let out a joyful shout and even collapsed to the floor.

According to the curator, the dress holds special meaning for her for two reasons. First, the gown was long believed to be lost. Second, Diana wore this very dress when they first met.

The blue crepe de chine dress with a floral pattern was nicknamed «Caring,» as the princess frequently wore it during visits to hospitals and nursing homes.

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Meghan Markle has actively started using social media, which she was previously forbidden to do as a working member of the royal family. Recently, the Duchess posted a series of videos filmed at her home in Montecito.

Although Prince Harry’s wife has yet to master video editing and the art of storytelling, there is no doubt that she is managing her account independently.

However, it wasn’t the content of the videos that caught the public’s attention but rather Meghan’s outfit. She appeared on camera wearing an iconic purple Northwestern sweatshirt – the same one Princess Diana wore in the last years of her life in 1996.

This sweater was gifted to Lady Di in 1995 during her visit to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where she participated in a fundraising event for the Robert Lurie Cancer Center. Today, this sweatshirt is often referred to as the «Princess Diana sweater».

It is likely that Meghan’s choice of outfit was not accidental. She may have worn it as a tribute to her late mother-in-law or as a nostalgic nod to her own college years. After all, the Duchess also studied at Northwestern University, earning a degree in theater and international relations in 2003.

«A little weekend break to enjoy the sunshine», Markle captioned one of the videos.

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In late October, British television network ITV will air a two-part documentary titled «Prince William: We Can End Homelessness».

In support of the project, Kensington Palace has shared previously unpublished images of the royal family. The photos show Princess Diana and the future King of the United Kingdom, William, visiting the Passage charity in 1993. It’s a testament to how Diana instilled kindness and compassion in her sons from a young age.

This visit was young Prince William’s first to the organization. Today, homelessness has become a cornerstone of his charitable efforts.

«My mother was always trying to make everyone feel comfortable, laughing and joking with everyone… I remember us chatting, playing chess, and just talking», — Prince William recalls.

According to him, his mother’s community involvement greatly influenced who he is today. Prince William noted that he also discusses this topic with his own children.

«When I was very young, my mother began talking to me about homelessness, just as I now speak with my children on the way to school. We would see people on the streets. When you’re young, you’re naturally curious, trying to understand what’s happening. You ask questions like, why are they sitting there? And my mother would talk with us a bit about why they were there, which undoubtedly had a huge impact», — emphasized Prince William.