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The exhibition presents the life and humanitarian work of one of the 20th century’s most remarkable women through approximately 150 objects in nine sections.

Tiara is an introductory gallery welcoming visitors with the dramatic display of the Spencer family tiara.

For over 300 years, the Spencer family has included important women who helped shape the culture of their age. The Spencer Women gallery includes portraits of these women by artists such as John Singer Sargent and the bracelets, brooches, necklaces, tiaras and other priceless jewelry they wore.

The Childhood gallery displays personal items from Diana’s youth, including family photographs; her passport; letters she wrote to her parents; childhood toys, including a toy car and gingham frog; and a school uniform.

Engagement includes items from the time of Prince Charles engagement to Diana, including photographs of their courtship and Diana’s official engagement portrait.

The Royal Wedding gallery features Diana’s gown from her marriage to Prince Charles, including a diamond tiara, veil, 25-foot train, shoes and parasol, and a bridesmaids’ dress, modeled after the gown, among other items.

The Tribute gallery contains the program from Diana’s funeral, her brother’s draft and hand-edited copy of his tribute to his sister and the musical score and handwritten lyrics of the Elton John/Bernie Taupin composition dedicated to Diana and adapted from Candle in the Wind.

Condolence contains a record of the letters of tribute that poured in from around the world, including selections from the over 30,000 books received, containing over one million messages of sympathy.

Charity displays photographs of Diana working for multiple charitable causes, including HIV/AIDS awareness, the homeless and the campaign to ban land mines, as well as her many letters endorsing these causes. A video presentation highlights the hundreds of associations that continue to benefit from her energetic dedication.

Style features a dress gallery that displays 28 outfits from the early 1980s through Diana’s last public engagement, designed by Versace, Valentino, Chanel, Azagury and Lacroix, among others, as well as photographs of the Princess wearing these outfits.