Diana PrincessHis legacy lives on.
An unprecedented portrait of the late Princess of Wales is currently on display at a new exhibition, titled “Life Through the Royal Lens”, at Kensington Palace in London. The simple yet elegant black-and-white image — revealed to the public on March 4 — shows Diana then about 27 years old, gazing into the distance, wearing a satin off-the-shoulder gown and a couple of drops of water. Eardrop.
The portrait was taken in 1988 by David Bailey The celebrity has photographed a number of pop culture icons, including Andy Warhol, Twiggy and The Beatles. According to reports, the fashion photographer was chosen by Diana – who passed away in 1997 – for his high-contrast lighting and minimalist style.
According to a newsletter from the Historic Royal Palaces, Diana’s decision to work with David “reflects her desire to establish a new photographic identity for herself,” in stark contrast to the images. The royal portrait formula was previously established.
