In celebration of mothers and daughters everywhere, Disney proudly welcomed Merida from Disney∙Pixar’s
Brave, into the Disney Princess royal court. The special ceremony to honor the brave and passionate princess was hosted at the Magic Kingdom at
Walt Disney World Resort in front of Cinderella Castle.
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Merida was welcomed on stage by the entire Disney Princess court, and was crowned by her mother Queen Elinor in a touching moment of love and respect that highlighted the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter.
Gymnastics Gold Medalist and All-Around champion, Gabby Douglas, hosted the celebration accompanied by her mother, and shared her personal story of strength, perseverance and courage to win gold. Also on hand to join in on the festivities were British singers and TV personalities of " The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Sophia Grace Brownlee and Rosie McClelland, who celebrated their inner princess by performing an original song on stage.
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Gymnastics gold medalist Gabby Douglas and her mother Natalie Hawkins look on as the heroine from the Disney∙Pixar animated film "Brave" is crowned a Disney Princess by her mother Queen Elinor on May 11, 2013 in conjunction with Mother’s Day festivities at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
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Rosie McClelland (front left) and Sophia Grace Brownlee (front right), TV personalities from "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," pose with the newest Disney Princess, the brave and passionate Merida, and the rest of the Disney Princess royal court at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
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To view more official photos and video from the event, please visit
The Disney Blog.
Would you like to read a first hand account of the coronation? Check out my friend Mary's blog,
Capturing Magical Memories. Mary attended the Disney Social Media Conference over the weekend and was privileged to attend the coronation. Her article and up close pictures really give you a feel for the exciting event.