Ty Beanie Baby Princess the Bear (Princess Diana Memorial Bear)

This item is a 1997 Ty Beanie Baby titled 'Princess,' manufactured as a memorial for Diana, Princess of Wales. The plush bear is constructed from deep royal purple polyester fiber and features a soft, velvety texture typical of late 1990s Ty collectibles. It measures approximately 8.5 inches in height and is stuffed with PVC or PE pellets, which provide its characteristic floppy weight. Notable features include a white rose embroidered on the left side of the chest with a green stem and leaves, symbolizing the 'England's Rose' moniker. The bear wears a matching purple satin ribbon tied around its neck. It possesses small black plastic beaded eyes and a black plastic nose. A key distinguishing factor for collectors is the presence of the 5th generation heart-shaped 'swing tag' attached to the left ear, which is enclosed in a clear plastic protective case. The bear appears to be in excellent, 'near-mint' condition with no visible fading, stains, or balding of the fabric. Production details such as the country of origin (likely China or Indonesia) and the specific internal pellet type are not fully visible but are crucial for determining rarity among the various production runs issued between late 1997 and 1999.