Charlotte Foster
Art

Experience a unique glimpse into the private life of Princess Diana

When you think of the royal family, most people picture their most high profile moments and the same anecdotes that have been recycled for years. 

But there is much more to them as a family, and as an institution, than meets the eye. 

For many royal fans, they have their favourite members of the family who they share an unspoken affinity with, and are often yearning to find out more about the princes and princesses. 

Around the world, there are few members of the royal family who are as fiercely loved as Princess Diana. 

Now, for the first time in Sydney, royal fanatics can take a never-before-seen look at the emotional private journey of the People’s Princess through the lens of one of her most trusted confidants: official royal photographer Anwar Hussein. 

Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition, launching in Sydney on Wednesday April 10th, reveals the inside look at royal life from Diana’s perspective, while exploring the deep personal relationships between a princess and her photographer. 

Royal fans will learn about all sides of the late Princess of Wales, from how she portrayed herself in the public eye, to how she interacted with her inner circle behind closed doors. 

While the one of a kind exhibition covers all things Princess Diana, royal fans will also see the parallels of Anwar’s relationship with Diana, compared to Anwar’s sons, who went on to photograph Diana’s sons Prince William and Prince Harry, and their lasting relationships with the royal family at large. 

Throughout the exhibit, Anwar Hussein and his sons Samir and Zak, share their first-hand accounts of the stories behind the world-famous moments of Princess Diana and her family, recounting experiences they shared with the royals over their collective four decades working side-by-side with the royal family.

Named one of the "Top 12 Immersive Experiences Around the World You Need to Visit” by CNN, the Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition has sold out in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and Puerto Rico, and recently wowed audiences in Melbourne. 

Guests of the Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition will embark on a captivating exploration through various themed sections covering all aspects of royal life, and will be guided by an easy to use audio guide. 

When arriving at the exhibit (which is housed in an accessible building for those with mobility issues), guests will be instructed to download an audio guide on their smartphone, letting guests move through the exhibition at their own pace. 

After being provided headphones, guests control the easy to use audio guide at their own speed, with each photograph corresponding to a number on the guide where the audience can learn the inside story behind each captured moment. 

If guests are hard of hearing, fear not. Each part of the audio guide also features the written script of the Hussein’s commentary, making sure visitors don’t miss any vital information.

Working your way through the exhibit can take anywhere up to one hour, with royal fans bound to leave with a new sense of connection and understanding to princess Diana’s private life, and the royal family at large. 

Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition, presented by leading entertainment discovery platform Fever, in partnership with global entertainment agency, SBX Group is a family-friendly experience that will leave visitors with a new perspective on royal life. 

Sessions run from 9am to 3pm on Wednesday to Friday, and 9am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday, with the exhibition running until the end of May 2024. 

This is not a story you have heard before. Whether you are a hard-core fan or new to her legacy, you will be blown away by the fascinating depth and detail shared by the Hussein family.

To purchase tickets, head to princessdianaexperience.com/sydney, to not miss out on this incredibly unique insight into the behind the scenes world of the royal family. 

Image credits: Supplied

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Princess Diana, exhibition, royal family