Diana, Princess of Wales
Fifteen iconographic images taken by Mario Testino of the late Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997 formed the main part of an exhibition that opened at Kensington Palace in 2005. The photographs Testino initially shot for Vanity Fair turned out to be the last official portraits taken of the Princess before her untimely death the same year.
“Photographing Diana, Princess of Wales for Vanity Fair in 1997 was one of the most memorable days of my career. I am honoured to have been asked to show some of the photographs from that day in surroundings as unique as Kensington Palace and design the rooms that pictures and dresses are to be exhibited. I hope that the design will reflect my respect and admiration for her in this light celebration of her life.” – Mario Testino
The Exhibition
Alongside designer Patrick Kinmonth and the curators at Kensington Palace, Testino created an exhibition that celebrated the unique contribution of Diana, Princess of Wales to the social history of our nation and her place at the heart of Kensington Palace.
Mario Testino, "Diana Princess of Wales", Kensington Palace, London 2005.