Fleurs De Villes in Support of The Diana Award
For six weeks only, fresh floral mannequins inspired by Diana, Princess of Wales are on display at Somerset House. The 15 one-of-a-kind floral masterpieces are inspired by Diana’s most iconic looks and have been designed by leading British floral designers.
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@urbanadventurerldn 𝙁𝙡𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙙𝙚 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 🌸🌼 👉 Book with @Fever and use code ADVENTURERLDN10 to get 10% OFF! 🔗 link in bio The exhibition is celebrating the life and enduring legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales 👑 🌸 15 one-of-a-kind fresh floral mannequins to discover inspired by Lady Diana’s iconic looks 💐 All crafted from thousands of fresh flowers by London’s leading floral designers 📸 Lots of selfie opportunities and you can even vote for your favourite floral masterpiece 🎟 Every ticket supports The Diana Award 📍Somerset House | Strand, London WC2R 1LA 🗓️ Limited time only! 17th Sept – 6th Oct 2026 @Moss Floral Art @Fleurs de Villes @Somerset House #feverambassador #ladydiana
Lady Diana’s Story Through Fashion and Flowers
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When you step in Somerset House’s East Wing, the first thing that hit you is the smell of the thousands of fresh flowers the mannequins have been created from.
Each creation is a masterpiece, made entirely from fresh flowers and opens a different window to Lady Diana’s public life.
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Lady Diana’s legacy has been brought to life in the most unique way at Somerset House. In co-operation with leading British florists, Fleurs De Villes in Support of The Diana Award has brought to life Lady Diana’s most memorable fashion moments.
The exhibition also explores how Diana used fashion to connect with people, inspire and communicate.
Behind every masterpiece there is a remarkable story from her groundbreaking HIV/AIDS advocacy to her 1986 visit to Kyoto to her memorable dance with John Travolta on her first joint visit to the US with Prince Charles.
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Many of us remember Diana’s iconic yellow gown from 1987 when she opened Britain’s first dedicated HIV/AIDS ward at Middlesex Hospital and greeted a patient with an ungloved handshake.
That moment broke the stigma, discrimination and isolation people living with AIDS had to carry, and the misconception that the disease could be transmitted through casual contact. That gesture became a powerful symbol of understanding over fear and encouraged a more humane response to one of the 20th century’s greatest public health crises.
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Make sure you take a closer look to the leaves next to the flowers at the shoes of the mannequin and notice a number of names written on them. Those are names of people living with AIDS right now. A powerful symbol that carries the significance of that important day that changed everything.
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A remarkable example of how Lady Diana connected culture through fashion was her 1986 visit to Kyoto. During her visit to Nojo Castle on the 9th May, she was wearing a white silk dress featuring large red polka dots, cleverly designed to resemble the Japanese ‘Rising Sun’ flag.
She also tried a traditional Japanese kimono presented to her. The kimono was featuring cherry blossoms and beautiful embroidered cranes.
Moss Floral Art beautifully recreated both dresses in a way that merges the two dresses and highlight the original prints. While working on the mannequin, they especially gave attention to the crane embroidery on the kimono and created a gorgeous crane from flowers.
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Diana understood that small details could shape her interactions with children. An iconic blue floral dress has become a clear example of that approach. She wore the dress repeatedly between 1988 and 1992 during her hospital and charity visits and the dress became known as the ‘Caring Dress’. Children loved that dress because its bright, friendly, comforting pattern.
The flower artist wanted the flower version of the ‘Caring Dress’ to be as much like the original one Diana is wearing in the photo displayed next to the mannequin. If you look closer, you’ll notice that even the wrinkles of the dress, the bouquet of flower and the bag are the same as in the photo.
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During her historic visit to a landmine filed in Angola on 15th January 1997, Princess Diana wore a casual outfit of white button-down shirt with rolled up sleeves, a pair of light brown trousers and a protective The HALO Trust flack jacket.
Similarly to the ‘Caring Dress’, the creator of this mannequin meticulously re-created every fold, every wrinkle and every detail of the outfit. The details are so amazing, that at first glimpse, you’ll think, it’s a real white shirt the mannequin is wearing.
Lady Diana visited a live landmine field in Huambo, Angola alongside the British Red Cross and The HALO Trust to raise global awareness against anti-personnel landmines.
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Make sure you take a few minutes to admire the beautiful decorations around the fireplaces in each room.
One is made using all the colours the mannequins wear in the room while another is representing life and death with the transition that goes from fresh white flowers to dried flowers in darker shades.
Supporting The Diana Award
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Every single ticket sold supports The Diana Award.
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The Diana Award is the only charity set up in memory of the late Diana, Princess of Wales and her belief that young people have the power to change the world. The Diana Award’s mission is to unlock young people’s potentials, create opportunities and inspire.
Ticket Add-Ons
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Elevate your experience with a glass of sparkling wine and a bouquet-making workshop by a leading floral designer! Create your own beautiful flower arrangement with step-by-step guidance in an intimate, relaxed session.
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Enjoy an exclusive set menu at Aram by Imad, a Mediterranean restaurant within Somerset House (just a 1-minute walk from the exhibition).
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Simply, pick the preferred date and time of your visit when booking on Fever and the add-ons will appear before the checkout.
Practical Info
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Address
Somerset House -East Wing | Strand, London WC2R 2LS
(11-munutes walk from Covent Garden station | Piccadilly line)
Opening Times
16th September – 6th October 2026
Please, check available time slots when booking.
Tickets
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