Diana's 'Revenge Dress' Goes on Display Amid Fallout from Brother's Book
Summary
Princess Diana’s famous “revenge dress” is being shown in several cities before it is sold at auction in December. The display comes as Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, prepares to release a new book with critical details about the royal family after Diana’s death, leading to a public disagreement with Buckingham Palace.Key Facts
- The "revenge dress" is a black silk evening gown Diana wore in 1994 after Prince Charles admitted to adultery.
- The dress is on display at Sotheby’s in London from September 18-24, then will be shown in Hong Kong, Geneva, and New York in December.
- The dress will be auctioned on December 9, with an expected price of up to $300,000.
- It is the first time the dress has been auctioned since 1997, when Diana sold many dresses to raise money for charity.
- Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer, is releasing a memoir titled *Swan Song: Diana, My Sister* on September 22, containing claims about the royal family’s reactions after Diana’s death.
- In the book, Spencer alleges King Charles III was happy after Diana died and planned to move on quickly.
- Buckingham Palace responded negatively to these claims with a rare official statement.
- Items belonging to Diana, like the car she arrived in wearing the dress, have previously sold for high prices at auctions.
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