Underrepresented Disney Princesses from around the world Camilla, the Seychellois Princess |05 July 2021

Disney’s tales of princesses, magic and far-away kingdoms have illuminated childhoods for generations. In recent years, Disney embraced the changing face of society by shedding a light on the lives of princesses and characters from a range of backgrounds. From The Princess & The Frog’s Tiana, Disney’s first Black princess to Moana, the Polynesian princess who broke box office records.

Following in Disney’s footsteps, Club Med wanted to uplift and shine a light on some of the most underrepresented countries in the world. And so they have created a captivating collection of Disney princesses from Djibouti, Seychelles, Latvia, Dominican Republic and Mongolia, complete with traditional clothing, names and backstories to fully bring them to life. Because every person has a story to tell…

To create their underrepresented Disney princesses, Club Med delved into the wonderful worlds of the Seychelles, Latvia, Dominican Republic, Mongolia and Djibouti. All of these countries were largely underrepresented in the media so they chose to showcase their vibrant cultures and backstories.

Princess Camilla lives a wonderful life in the tropical paradise of the Seychelles.

Music and dance are at the heart of Seychellois culture, with the people of the island being as vibrant as the landscape.The East African island boasts towering palm trees and crystal clear waters inhabited by huge sea turtles, tropical fish and brightly coloured coral.

Although Camilla enjoys filling her days with long walks along the beach, with the warm sand sinking between her toes, a lot of her time is spent being a strong leader.

As the Seychelles is a matriarchal society, women tend to be the heads of the household. This is uncommon in many Disney tales, where the king or “Prince Charming” are usually the dominant characters. Our Seychellois princess Camilla has a unique responsibility that makes her stand out among the princesses from traditional tales. She certainly doesn’t need a handsome prince to save the day – she’s got everything under control!

Princess Camilla wears a kazak (blouse) and penwar (skirt) like many women on the island. With the colourful floral prints matching the island's lush greenery and flora.

Compiled by VG from https://www.clubmed.co.uk/l/blog