Exhibits Development Group (EDG), a global leader in travelling exhibitions, has announced that Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy will make its world premiere at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.
EDG produced the exhibition in collaboration with The Princess Diana Museum and The Princess and Platypus Foundation, and it is presented in partnership with the Ronald Reagan Foundation and Institute, Simi Valley, California.
“We are deeply honored the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum will serve as the world premiere host for this extraordinary exhibition celebrating Princess Diana,” says Melissa Giller, chief marketing and cultural programming officer for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.
“The relationship between President and Mrs. Reagan and Princess Diana was far more than diplomatic courtesy—it was a genuine friendship built on trust, admiration, and shared dedication to service.
"This exhibition not only highlights her remarkable life and humanitarian legacy, but also reflects the enduring personal bonds that can unite nations through grace, compassion, and mutual respect.”
This exhibit provides a deep and personal look into Princess Diana’s remarkable life, from her early days as a young woman stepping into the world spotlight to her rise as a beloved humanitarian icon of modern times.
Featuring rare artefacts, photographs, personal anecdotes, and immersive multimedia displays, the exhibition will explore her emotional journey, cultural influence, and worldwide legacy as a woman who redefined what it means to be modern royalty.
A "deeply meaningful" exhibition
“EDG is pleased to produce this deeply meaningful exhibition for audiences worldwide,” says Amy Noble-Seitz, founder and chief executive officer of Exhibits Development Group.
“Princess Diana’s humanity, courage, and compassion transcended borders. This exhibition invites visitors to reflect not only on her life, but on the enduring power of empathy and leadership.
"The bittersweet 30th celebration of Diana’s death in August of 2027 marks the same day by last daughter Zoe was born. Zoe’s name means, Life. I feel very fortunate to celebrate the remarkable Princess Diana’s Life in this special exhibition tribute together with the Princess and Platypus Collection on our company’s 20th Anniversary.”
The exhibition also arrives during a milestone period for Exhibits Development Group, as the company celebrates 20 years of international cultural exchange through travelling museum exhibitions.
The exhibition will tour North America and the Asia-Pacific region, then conclude in Europe/the Middle East.
Elizabeth Emanuel, "The Spare Wedding Gown", 1981
Over two decades, EDG has distinguished itself as one of the few exhibition producers working across a wide range of museum disciplines, including art, science, history, archaeology, popular culture and children’s exhibitions, bringing diverse cultural stories to audiences worldwide.
A life of purpose and a cultural icon
The exhibition examines Diana’s widely publicised courtship and marriage, along with the difficulties of life within the royal institution, and her rise as a globally recognised independent figure.
Using contextual stories and personal objects from her childhood to adulthood, visitors learn how Diana managed public scrutiny while staying devoted to her role as a loving mother to Prince William and Prince Harry.
Central to Princess Diana: Love, Life, Legacy is her humanitarian work. Even before worldwide advocacy was typical for public figures, Diana leveraged her visibility to confront stigma and raise awareness.
The exhibit showcases her pioneering efforts in supporting HIV/AIDS patients, her involvement with children’s charities, and her advocacy for landmine victims, including her backing of initiatives tied to the international campaign to ban landmines.
Using artefacts, imagery, and recorded stories, visitors see how Diana transformed public perceptions through her compassion and presence.
Diana’s impact went beyond her humanitarian efforts. She evolved into an international style icon, with her fashion choices embodying both elegance and personal growth.
The exhibition showcases key wardrobe moments and the stories behind her fashion and designers, demonstrating how clothing became a language of her public identity.
Rare fashion items, archival photographs, and media displays illustrate how Diana’s authenticity, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence resonated across generations and still shape global discussions on leadership, mental health, and public service.
Sunsa Collection: Dior Patent Leather Handbag, Gift From Bernadette, 1997
Fashion and textile exhibitions have been an especially influential part of EDG’s international programme.
The company’s acclaimed touring exhibition CUT! Costume and the Cinema travelled to 16 venues between 2010 and 2020, exploring the artistry behind film costume design. EDG also produced multiple tours of Dressing the Abbey, featuring the costumes of the television phenomenon Downton Abbey, which began touring in 2015 and continues to travel internationally.
More recently, Costume Couture, a retrospective celebrating the 60-year career of Academy Award-winning costumier John Bright, premiered at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London and will travel to Edinburgh before embarking on a multi-year international tour.
These exhibitions highlight EDG’s longstanding expertise in presenting fashion and costume as cultural storytelling, an approach that also shapes Princess Diana: Love, Life, Legacy, where clothing, media imagery and personal artefacts help illustrate Diana’s evolving public identity.
Exhibition highlights
Princess Diana: Love, Life, Legacy features over 500 objects and artefacts. Among these are significant wardrobe pieces designed by leading haute couture designers.
The exhibit provides a contextual exploration of media coverage and the monarchy, showcasing rare photography and multimedia installations.
It also displays the largest collection of historical artefacts owned, gifted, and donated by Diana herself.
Additionally, visitors can view rare and never-before-seen photographs and media, as well as interactive reflections and interviews with those close to Diana.
Reich+Petch Design, an architecture and design firm based in Toronto, Canada, with offices in the US, was chosen for its extensive experience with leading museums and cultural institutions.
The exhibition merges academic research with emotional storytelling to offer a compelling experience for visitors of all ages. After debuting at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, it will travel across the US and around the world.
