Disney Welcomes Rapunzel as 10th Disney Princess
Posted on October 3, 2011
Disney officially welcomed Rapunzel as the 10th Disney Princess character today at a celebration at Kensington Palace in London. Little princesses from across the globe watched Rapunzel be welcomed into the Disney Princess royal court by Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Pocahontas, Snow White and Tiana. British singer Shannon Saunders sang Disney Princess' new signature theme, "The Glow."
The procession through Kensington Gardens was watched by an estimated over 25,000 Disney fans waving flags and lining the parade route to welcome Rapunzel and the other Disney Princess characters in their horse-drawn carriages. Over 100 girls from over 25 countries dressed as little princesses joined the festivities and witnessed the crowning of Rapunzel by Fairy God Mother and Flynn Rider.
Bob Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company, said, "Rapunzel's royal celebration at Kensington Palace was truly a meaningful and important event in the history of Disney Princess. Since the release of Tangled, Princess Rapunzel's inquisitive and energetic personality has filled the hearts and homes of little girls around the world."