Date
Monday
Apr
21

April 21-27

National Princess Week

Celebrate National Princess Week, let's honor the inner princess in every girl and woman, embracing their strength and spirit!

Type
Week

Introduction

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!

National Princess Week Timeline

1800s
Concept of Princesses in Literature
In the 19th-century, the concept of princesses became widely known due to popular fairy tales authored by Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen.
1937
Snow White, The First Disney Princess
Disney introduces the first princess, Snow White, in the movie 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'.
1950
Birth Of Modern Disney Princess
Disney's 'Cinderella' marks the beginning of the modern Disney Princess, showcasing strength, determination and kindness.
1992
Cultural Diversity in Princesses
With the release of Aladdin featuring Princess Jasmine, Disney broadened the representation of princesses to include diverse cultures.
2012
National Princess Week Begins
Disney, Target, and Julie Andrews inaugurated National Princess Week to celebrate the inner princess in every girl and woman.
Present
Celebrating Princesses Today
Today, princesses remain popular figures of strength, kindness, and determination, celebrated annually during National Princess Week.

How to Celebrate National Princess Week

1

Host a princess-themed tea party

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.

2

Create a princess dream board

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.

3

Start a princess book club

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.

4

Watch a princess marathon

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.

5

Perform acts of kindness

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.

Why We Love National Princess Week

A

Promotion of Empowerment and Inner Strength

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.

B

Unique Fun and Creativity

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.

C

Inspiration to Act Kindly

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.