Disney redefines what it means to be a Disney Princess

It looks as though Disney Princesses just got brought up to date.

Disney has just taken a huge step forward for gender equality by modernising what it means to be a Disney Princess - releasing an all-new guide for young girls, showing them how to be a ‘modern princess’.

And it even comes as a series of awesome posters.

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“Created by three of the UK’s leading illustrators – Kate Moross, Rose Blake and Kate Forrester – the prints make for beautiful motivational wall art when framed and hung, encouraging your child to believe in themselves and follow their dreams.”

You can download these incredible posters for free at Disney Inspired.

“It is fantastic that thousands of parents have helped us define the principles of a modern day Princess,” said Anna Hill from Disney. “And the illustrators have done a great job of bringing the Principles to life in the posters, which we hope will end up on bedroom walls across the country and help inspire girls to dream big.”

So what are the top 10 principles for being a modern princess?

1. Care for others.
2. Live healthily.
3. Don’t judge a book by its cover.
4. Be honest.
5. Be a friend you can trust.
6. Believe in yourself .
7. Right wrongs.
8. Try your best.
9. Be loyal.
10. Never give up.

This awesome list shifts the focus away from simply ‘being pretty’ or living in a fairytale castle, instead focussing on far more positive attributes. And it seems these posters are going down rather well.

“Many young girls dream of being a Disney Princess so it is exciting to be part of an initiative that defines exactly what that means,” said Judy Reith - author of ‘Seven Secrets of Raising Girls’ (via The Scotsman).

“The results make clear that being a ‘Princess’ is not just about titles, tiaras or marrying a Prince, but about emulating Cinderella’s courage, Merida’s heroism and Snow White’s generosity. I hope the principles will encourage a whole new generation of girls to care for others, try their best and to believe in themselves.”

Disney’s Princess Principles posters are available to download via Disney Inspired. Alternatively, 5000 printed posters will be available for free in Disney Stores across the UK.

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Picture Credit: Disney