A wax figure of Princess Diana, adorned in her legendary ‘revenge dress,’ has been revealed in Paris today, coinciding with the anniversary of her infamous BBC interview where she candidly spoke about her troubled marriage.
A representative from the Grévin Museum in Paris described the outfit as a “potent symbol of confident femininity” during Thursday’s unveiling.
The museum specifically selected November 20th for this event, marking the day in 1995 when Diana engaged in a groundbreaking conversation with BBC journalist Martin Bashir.
During the revealing interview at Kensington Palace, Diana openly criticized Camilla Parker Bowles, who is now the Queen, portraying her as a central figure in her marital woes with Prince Charles.
Diana famously remarked that “there were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded,” alluding to Camilla’s involvement with Charles.
She further accused the then Prince Charles of inappropriate behavior while also admitting to her own affair with cavalry officer James Hewitt.
Charles had confessed to his infidelity in 1994, and in June that year Diana wore the low-cut black dress by Christina Stambolian at a party at the Serpentine Gallery, in London.
The Grévin Museum spokesman said: ‘This daring look, which broke with the conventions of British royalty, was quickly dubbed the Revenge Dress.
This photograph shows the wax effigy of Britain’s late Princess Diana ‘Lady Di’, wearing the ‘revenge dress’ during its unveiling at the Musee Grevin in Paris on November 20, 2025
The ‘revenge dress’ is an evening gown worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, to a 1994 dinner at the Serpentine Gallery in Kensington Gardens, right after her husband, the then Prince Charles, came clean about his infidelity
The museum chose November 20th for the unveiling, because it is the date the Princess sat down with BBC journalist Martin Bashir in 1995. Pictured: Princess Diana during the famous interview with the BBC
‘It was interpreted as an act of self-reclamation, a powerful image of assertive femininity, regained confidence, and a symbol of resilience.’
The spokesman added: ‘Diana remains a major figure in global pop culture, celebrated for her style, humanity, and independence.
‘She embodies that unique blend of tradition, modernity, and cultural influence.’
While it was undoubtedly a scoop, the circumstances in which the BBC obtained the interview with Diana remain extremely controversial.
An enquiry found Bashir had used forged documents and other deceitful means to secure the interview, and the BBC has pledged never to broadcast it again.
In 2021, Bashir apologised to Diana’s sons, Princes William and Harry, saying: ‘I never meant to harm Diana in any way, and I don’t believe we did.’
The waxwork figure of Diana was sculpted by artist Laurent Malllamaci and created by the Grévin Museum’s own workshops.
A spokesman for the French capital’s Grévin Museum said on Thursday that the garment was a ‘powerful image of assertive femininity’
French sculptor Laurent Mallamaci (L), French author Christine Orban (2L) and Musee Grevin’s French Director General Yves Delhommeau pose with the wax effigy of Britain’s late Princess Diana ‘Lady Di’, wearing the ‘revenge dress’ during its unveiling at the Musee Grevin in Paris on November 20, 2025
The waxwork figure of Diana was sculpted by artist Laurent Malllamaci and created by the Grévin Museum’s own workshops
Diana remains a hugely popular figure in Paris, where she died following a car crash in August 1997
It is in the fashion section of the museum, alongside depictions of other famous names, such as Jean Paul Gaultier.
The Grévin Museum unveiled an image of King Charles in 2023, close to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Diana remains a hugely popular figure in Paris, where she died following a car crash in August 1997.
