Lady Diana Exhibition at Reggia di Venaria Marks 20 Years Since Her Death

Twenty years after the death of Diana Spencer in a 1997 car accident in Paris, the exhibition 'Lady Diana. Uno spirito libero' at the Reggia di Venaria near Turin celebrates her legacy. Organized by Kornice and curated by Giulia Zandonadi and Fabrizio Modina, the show traces her life as a woman and Princess of Wales through newspapers, videos, music, and testimonies. Housed in the Sale dei Paggi—a space used for exhibitions for the first time—the exhibition coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Venaria Reale's UNESCO World Heritage designation in 1997. It explores Diana's multiple identities, including her fashion evolution and collaborations with designers like Gianni Versace, alongside sketches made for her. The exhibition also touches on lingering mysteries: her brother Charles Spencer reportedly shared private details with People magazine and revealed four attempts to steal her body over the years. The display includes photos from her youth, marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales (1981–1996), motherhood to William and Henry, and official engagements.