This royal purple bear's name is Princess, but she's also known as Princess Diana because Ty introduced her to commemorate the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Princess' English rose emblem further identifies her connection to her namesake.The creation of the Diana bear came just two months after the death of the Princess of Wales on August 31, 1997.Authentic Ty Beanie Babies- Princess Bear - Diana Princess of Wales dated 1997. This was the 2nd Release which was available in1998. The tush tag states P.E. Pellets instead of the 1st release in Dec 1997 with PVC Pellets. Also note on the Ty tag right side there is a line space atter the words (donated to the) then a line space before " Diana, Princess of Wales”
