Princess Leia Organa is a main character in the original Star Wars trilogy, revealed to be the daughter of Padme Amidala and Anakin Skywalker. She is a strong-willed and courageous fighter who leads the rebellion and falls in love with Han Solo. Leia is a feminist character who easily holds her own against the male […]
Disney princesses have evolved from traditional fairy tale heroines to strong, determined women. Early princesses relied on men for rescue, but the rise of feminism led to a reinvention of the princess in the 1980s. The Little Mermaid introduced a rebellious and ambitious princess, paving the way for heroines like Pocahontas and Mulan. Disney princesses […]
Disney’s first animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, launched the company’s animation empire in 1937. However, some argue that the first Disney princess was Persephone, the main character in the 1934 short film The Goddess of Spring. The film served as a test run for Snow White and featured the animators’ first […]
Princess seams are long, shaped seams used in women’s fashion to create a smooth and comfortable fit. They can be found on the front or back of a garment and are often used in formal dresses. They highlight the figure and can be adjusted to fit different body types. Making a garment with princess seams […]
A Swedish princess cake is a layered dessert covered in custard and marzipan icing. The cake can be made with different flavors and ingredients, but traditionally consists of a white cake with jam and custard layers. The marzipan icing is tinted pale green and can be difficult to work with. The cake can be made […]
The Princess Cut Diamond was invented in 1964 by M. Weistreich as a way to provide a square diamond cut with facets equal to the round brilliant cut. It is more reflective and lightweight than previous square cuts and is ideal for certain settings. However, the faceted corners can be vulnerable to injury. The Princess […]
Mary Baker posed as Princess Caraboo in Gloucestershire in 1817, using a made-up language and exotic clothing to fool locals. She was eventually exposed and went on to impersonate the princess in America and Europe before settling in Bristol and selling leeches. Princess Caraboo was the supposed character of Mary Baker, who tricked a town […]
Princess Sultana, a member of a high Saudi Arabian royal family, allegedly kept diaries detailing the mistreatment of Saudi women. Her story was used by author Jean P. Sasson to write the book Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia. The authenticity of Princess Sultana and the book has been […]
