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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Crowns and gowns from Disney's The Princess Diaries 2 on display...

In Disney's The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, Anne Hathaway reprises her role as the heir to the throne of fictional Genovia and Julie Andrews once again plays her grandmother and guide to all things royal, including this time finding a suitable bachelor to marry.
Original gowns and crowns featured in The Princess Diaries 2
Princess Diaries 2 costume exhibit
Genovia Crown Princess Diaries
Princess Diaries crown tiara
Princess Diaries 2 movie costumes
These wonderful gowns designed by Gary Jones from this 2004 Disney sequel were photographed on display at the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibition at The Reagan Library in Simi Valley on July 17, 2012.

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement movie poster
Princess Diaries 2 movie poster
Also on display at the feet of the dresses were royal headpieces, like the ornate Genovia Coronation Crown worn by both Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews. Additionally the tiara worn by Anne Hathaway in both movies and a miniature crown worn by her beloved cat 'Fat Louie' could also be enjoyed up close.

Dress worn by Anne Hathaway as Princess Mia Thermopolis 
in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Anne Hathaway 21st birthday dress Princess Diaries 2
Anne Hathaway red dress Princess Diaries 2
Red 21st birthday dress Princess Diaries 2
This is the fabulous red birthday gown that Anne Hathaway wore for Mia's 21st birthday celebrations, accompanied by white gloves in the movie.

If you're a fan of the actress, be sure to also check out Anne Hathaway's Catwoman costume from The Dark Knight Rises on display.

Gown worn by Julie Andrews as Queen Clarisse Renaldi 
in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Julie Andrews Queen costume Princess Diaries 2
Princess Diaries 2 Queen Clarisse Renaldi outfit
Julie Andrews Princess Diaries 2 Queen costume
This golden Gary Jones creation was worn in the movie by Julie Andrews and if you like this, be sure to check out her iconic Mary Poppins costume which was also on display at the Disney exhibition.

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement movie poster 
Princess Diaries 2 movie poster

2 comments:

  1. Can anyone tell me who made the crowns that were used as the Genovian Crown Jewels? Thanks!

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  2. Does anyone know where I can purchase a replica of the coronation dress from princess Diaries 2

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