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Princess Diana's Revenge Dress Returns—in Paris Wax Museum Tribute

The Grevin Museum in Paris just unveiled a new wax figure of Princess Diana. She's wearing that famous black revenge dress from 1994. This comes exactly 30 years after her explosive BBC interview that shook the monarchy. The museum director decided to create this statue after being disappointed by another Diana wax figure in London.

Key Points: Princess Diana Revenge Dress Wax Figure Unveiled at Grevin

  • Diana wears the black off-shoulder dress from 1994 Serpentine Gallery event
  • Grevin director ordered statue after London museum visit disappointment
  • Installation marks 30 years since Diana's BBC Panorama interview
  • Museum uses royal additions to refresh collection and boost visitors
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Paris waxwork museum installs statue of Princess Diana in iconic revenge dress

Paris' Grevin Museum installs Princess Diana wax figure wearing her iconic revenge dress, marking 30 years since her explosive BBC interview.

"the unveiling came on the 30th anniversary of an explosive interview that Diana gave to BBC 'Panorama' - Museum officials"

Paris, November 20

Paris' renowned Grevin Wax Museum unveiled a striking wax figure of Princess Diana, elegantly captured in the iconic 'revenge dress' she wore the evening Prince Charles openly acknowledged his infidelity.

On November 20, the Grevin Museum, one of Europe's oldest wax museums, dressed the life-size figure of the late Princess of Wales in the black, off-the-shoulder, figure-hugging cocktail dress Diana wore to a Serpentine Gallery event in London in 1994, as per France24.

Princess Diana's story remains inseparably tied to Paris, the city where her life was tragically ended in a car crash in August 1997.

Museum officials said that the Grevin director ordered the likeness after being underwhelmed by its counterpart during a visit to Madame Tussauds wax museum in London a couple of years ago. They noted that the unveiling came on the 30th anniversary of an explosive interview that Diana gave to BBC "Panorama", which observers say dented the standing of the monarchy and the Queen.

Grevin, founded in the 19th century, has long packed its ornate halls with political leaders, artists, pop-culture figures - and British royals. Diana is the latest in a steady stream of star wattage additions the museum uses to refresh the collection and boost visitors at the site that has attracted some 700,000 annual visitors in recent years.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Interesting how Paris keeps Diana's memory alive while London seems more reserved about it. The revenge dress was such a bold statement - reminds me of how Indian women today are also breaking stereotypes and standing up for themselves 💪
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Anjali F
While I admire Diana's courage, I wish they'd chosen a more dignified moment to immortalize. The revenge dress, though iconic, represents a painful chapter. Maybe focus on her humanitarian work instead? Just my thought 🤔
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Sarah B
As someone who grew up hearing about Princess Diana from my Indian grandmother, this feels special. She was like royalty's Meena Kumari - beautiful, tragic, but forever remembered for her compassion and style ✨
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Vikram M
The museum rivalry angle is interesting! Grevin trying to outdo Madame Tussauds shows how competitive the tourism industry has become. Smart move to capitalize on Diana's enduring popularity worldwide, including here in India where she's still beloved.
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Michael C
Diana's story resonates across cultures. That dress wasn't just about revenge - it was about a woman finding her voice and identity outside her marriage. Timeless lesson for women everywhere 🌟

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