Disney welcomed Rapunzel as the 10th in a celebration at Kensington Palace in London that took place on October 2, 2011.

As of 2024, there are officially fourteen Disney Princesses: Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida, Moana, and Raya. In 2011, Disney officially named their tenth Disney Princess, celebrating the milestone with a very special occasion.

Rapunzel Kensington Palace Celebration

On October 2, 2011, Disney celebrated their tenth Disney Princess in a very special place: Kensington Palace in London. Rapunzel was welcomed as the tenth Disney Princess in a ceremony at the real-life royal location, joined in London with a royal court that included Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Pocahontas, Snow White and Tiana.

The ceremony included a procession through Kensington Gardens, which was watched by approximately 25,000 Disney fans. Rapunzel was joined byt he other Princesses in each of their own horse-drawn carriages.

“Rapunzel’s royal celebration at Kensington Palace was truly a meaningful and important event in the history of Disney Princess,” said Bob Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company in a press release. “Since the release of Tangled, Princess Rapunzel’s inquisitive and energetic personality has filled the hearts and homes of little girls around the world.”

Over a hundred girls from over 24 countries dressed as princesses for the festivities, watching the crowning of not only Rapunzel by the Fairy Godmother but also her companion Flynn Rider. Celebrities in attendance included Nicole Richie, Joel Madden, and their kids, along with UK celebrities such as Peter Andre, Helen McCrory, and Damian Lewis.