ATLANTA – The exhibition “Diana: A Celebration” chronicles the life of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Opening Jan. 23 and running through June 13 at the Atlanta Civic Center, the exhibition honors “the people’s princess,” featuring 150 objects including designer dresses, jewels, family heirlooms, personal mementoes, paintings, rare home movies and photos.

“Diana: A Celebration” presents the life and work of one of the most remarkable women of our time, and certainly one of the most photographed, with over one billion television viewers watching her 1981 Royal Wedding. Her charm and beauty touched people worldwide during her short life.

The exhibition includes a series of 150 objects that chronicle Diana’s life and invite the visitor to share the milestones of her many roles: as a youngster, schoolgirl and athlete; as a shy kindergarten teacher; as a young royal bride; as a devoted mother; and as a tireless charity advocate and spokeswoman.

Also featured are portraits of her ancestors, family jewels, heirlooms, paintings, artifacts, video clips, letters and photos that provide historical context. The Royal Wedding gallery features her resplendent gown, diamond tiara, veil and 25-foot train, shoes and parasol.

Other major highlights include:

• Over 28 dresses, suits and evening gowns designed by Chanel, Versace and Valentino that where worn by the princess during her public life, accompanied by photos and designer details from the event at which the outfits were worn.
• Two diamond tiaras and other priceless family jewels.
• Musical score and lyrics of the Elton John/Bernie Taupin composition, adapted from “Candle in the Wind.”
• The original text of Earl Spencer’s tribute to his sister at her funeral in Westminster Abbey.
• An audio tour with an introduction by Earl Spencer (provided for an additional fee).

“Diana: A Celebration” is produced by Arts and Exhibitions International and the Atlanta Civic Center, in association with the Althorp Estate. All profits will support the ongoing work of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund to benefit communities living with the legacy of landmines, cluster bombs and other explosive remnants of war.