New Book Tells Story of Princess Diana's Posthumous Impact and the Incredible Journey of Her Royal Dresses


"I hope the people who buy my dresses use them to bring succor and support to those in need." –Diana, Princess of Wales

As quoted by Vogue Magazine, May 1997, just prior to the June 1997 Christie's sale of Diana's dresses.



TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The People's Princess Charitable Foundation, Inc. announced today the release of My Decade with Diana – the Perpetual Power of the People's Princess, a heavily illustrated coffee table book, which reveals the story of Princess Diana's heartfelt wish to help the less fortunate by "using beautiful things to do beautiful things" with her royal dresses that she auctioned at the world famous Christie's charity sale just eight weeks before her death. The story is also a discovery of the challenges and travails of the incredible journey of the posthumous power of Princess Diana's dresses purchased by Maureen Rorech Dunkel, which have been used to help children in need and those suffering with AIDS and cancer.

The book became available for purchase online Aug. 13, 2007 at The People's Princess Charitable Foundation's Web site, www.PrincessDianaDresses.com. The Foundation has decided to use a unique approach to market books by enlisting other 501(c)3 organizations as Promotion Charity Partners, versus making the book available through any profit distribution channel. The People's Princess Charitable Foundation, Inc. envisions 501(c)3 organizations helping promote the book on their Web sites and through their channels that reach their audiences, supporters and stakeholders. 100% of the purchase price - a $100 tax deductible donation - goes to charity.

What began with a very special Princess using her own "beautiful things to do beautiful things" for others has grown into a sustainable global economic initiative of The People's Princess Charitable Foundation, Inc., benefiting children, those suffering with AIDS and Cancer, and the poorest of the poor in Africa, India, South America and the United States.

About Maureen Rorech Dunkel:

Among her many contributions to public service, Rorech Dunkel is founder and CEO of The People's Princess Charitable Foundation, Inc., (PPCF) a Florida-based 501(c)3 organization dedicated to "using beautiful things to do beautiful things" for the less fortunate. The origin of PPCF is a testament to Rorech Dunkel's ability to conceptualize and bring cutting edge strategic approaches and tactical practices to the charitable field. Originating with the highly visible Royal Dress Collection of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, PPCF has become a focused organization committed to weaving philanthropic benefit into traditional consumer activity through its global treasures manifesto.

Maureen Rorech Dunkel brings more than twenty years of corporate business building expertise, community service and non-profit board leadership to her current role as chair of The University of Tampa Board of Trustees. Rorech Dunkel was also a co-founder and lead architect in the public offering of Romac International (now KForce,), a full-service professional staffing firm, where she focused on business strategies, marketing and operations. She also served on their board of directors for two years. She has spent the past several years creating the entertainment property, Marcelina and The Royal Princess, a developmental fairy tale series for girls 4-8, while continuing her investment activities in the areas of high profile costume and historic real estate.