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Bring out your tiaras and royal wave as we get ready to celebrate National Princess Week starting April 21! This special week, which came into existence thanks to a collaboration between Disney, Target, and Julie Andrews in 2012, is all about celebrating the inner princess in every girl and woman. It's a special time to acknowledge their courage, spirit, and of course, their royal beauty! National Princess Week isn't just about fairy tales and glitter, it's a celebration of strength, kindness, and determination. So let's embrace our inner princesses and show the world that every girl and woman is unique and regal in her own way!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Concept of Princesses in Literature</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 19th-century, the concept of princesses became widely known due to popular fairy tales authored by Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1937</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Snow White, The First Disney Princess</div><div class='timeline-text'>Disney introduces the first princess, Snow White, in the movie 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth Of Modern Disney Princess</div><div class='timeline-text'>Disney's 'Cinderella' marks the beginning of the modern Disney Princess, showcasing strength, determination and kindness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1992</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cultural Diversity in Princesses</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the release of Aladdin featuring Princess Jasmine, Disney broadened the representation of princesses to include diverse cultures.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Princess Week Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Disney, Target, and Julie Andrews inaugurated National Princess Week to celebrate the inner princess in every girl and woman.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Present</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebrating Princesses Today</div><div class='timeline-text'>Today, princesses remain popular figures of strength, kindness, and determination, celebrated annually during National Princess Week.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host a princess-themed tea party</h3><p class='facts-text'>Invite friends over and encourage them to dress as their favorite princess. Create a royal environment with elegant china, decadent cakes, finger sandwiches, and a selection of fine teas.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create a princess dream board</h3><p class='facts-text'>Empower your inner princess by creating a dream board filled with images and words of what you want to accomplish. This activity will remind us that every princess, whether a fairy-tale character or a real-life woman, had dreams they wanted to make true.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Start a princess book club</h3><p class='facts-text'>Reading is fundamental in any royal education. Start a club where everyone can discuss books about strong female characters or actual princesses who have changed the world. Not only will it be fun, but it will also remind us of the various types of princesses in the world.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Watch a princess marathon</h3><p class='facts-text'>There are countless movies and shows featuring princesses who are brave, intelligent, and determined. From Disney princes to historical dramas, plan a movie night and binge-watch these inspiring characters.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Perform acts of kindness</h3><p class='facts-text'>True princesses are kind, compassionate, and love to help others. Set a goal to perform random acts of kindness throughout the week. It could be as simple as smiling at a stranger or as big as volunteering at a local charity.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotion of Empowerment and Inner Strength</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Princess Week encourages girls and women to embrace their inner princess, which symbolizes not only beauty but also strength, courage, and determination. Such a celebration prompts them to recognize and cultivate these qualities within themselves, promoting empowerment and personal growth.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Unique Fun and Creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Princess Week offers a myriad of means for creative fun. Hosting a princess-themed tea party, creating a dream board, or launching a princess book club are just a few of the activities that can be enjoyed. Whether you prefer a quiet solitary activity or a lively group gathering, there's something for everyone to enjoy during this week-long celebration.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Inspiration to Act Kindly</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Princesses in stories often exhibit distinctive kindness and compassion, two qualities that are heavily promoted during National Princess Week. By encouraging acts of kindness, large or small, this event serves as a reminder to us all that even in small ways, we can help to make the world a better place.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Official Princess: Queen Victoria</h3><p class='facts-content'>Queen Victoria was the first royal to carry the title 'Princess Royal', which is traditionally given to the eldest daughter of the monarch. This royal precedent started in 1841 remains to this day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Princesses are Diplomats</h3><p class='facts-content'>Throughout history, princesses have played significant roles in diplomacy by marrying into foreign kingdoms and establishing alliances, showcasing their negotiation and political skills.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Not All Princesses are by Birth</h3><p class='facts-content'>Some women have become princesses by marrying princes, like Princess Diana and Meghan Markle, proving that princess status is not always about lineage but personal qualities too.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Many Princesses Pursue Higher Education</h3><p class='facts-content'>A handful of modern princesses hold university degrees. For example, Princess Beatrice of York graduated from Goldsmiths College, and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden attended Yale University in the US.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Several Princesses are Renowned Philanthropists</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many princesses, such as Princess Diana and Queen Rania of Jordan, are recognized for their charitable work, advocating for causes like health, equality, education, and more, demonstrating that a true princess strives to better the world around her.</p></div></div>
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