New wax figures of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge have been unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London.
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New wax figures of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge have been unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London.
The wax models' poses are based on their appearance before the cameras at St James's Palace to announce their engagement in November 2010.
William and Kate waxworks unveiled —
The wax models' poses are based on their appearance before the cameras at St James's Palace to announce their engagement in November 2010.
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"Kate" is wearing an exact replica of the Issa dress she wore, along with a copy of the sapphire and diamond engagement ring once worn by Prince William's mother, Diana.
William and Kate waxworks unveiled —
"Kate" is wearing an exact replica of the Issa dress she wore, along with a copy of the sapphire and diamond engagement ring once worn by Prince William's mother, Diana.
Wax figures of the couple are also going on display at Madame Tussauds in New York, Amsterdam and Blackpool, England. Each "Kate" will be shown in a different outfit.
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Wax figures of the couple are also going on display at Madame Tussauds in New York, Amsterdam and Blackpool, England. Each "Kate" will be shown in a different outfit.
The New York "Kate" wears a replica of the lilac Alexander McQueen gown she wore to a BAFTA event in Los Angeles, during the royal couple's hugely popular tour of Canada and the U.S.
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The New York "Kate" wears a replica of the lilac Alexander McQueen gown she wore to a BAFTA event in Los Angeles, during the royal couple's hugely popular tour of Canada and the U.S.
In the Amsterdam version, "Kate" wears a copy of the floor-length black lace Temperley London dress she wore to the premiere of the film "War Horse" in January.
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In the Amsterdam version, "Kate" wears a copy of the floor-length black lace Temperley London dress she wore to the premiere of the film "War Horse" in January.
The models took a team of artists four months to create -- at a cost of more than $230,000 each.
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The models took a team of artists four months to create -- at a cost of more than $230,000 each.
In London, the new figures will go on display alongside those of other members of the royal family, including Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh.
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In London, the new figures will go on display alongside those of other members of the royal family, including Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince William's waxwork replaces a "younger" version, which was unveiled alongside one of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales, at the attraction in August 2005.
Prince William waxwork Madame Tussauds —
Prince William's waxwork replaces a "younger" version, which was unveiled alongside one of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales, at the attraction in August 2005.