Kate Middleton’s Madame Tussauds Wax Figure Debuts in Signature Designer Gown
Oh, just what we needed—a brand-new wax statue of royalty to gawp at. Madame Tussauds London has unveiled a startlingly lifelike replica of the Princess of Wales, and yes, it’s decked out in an actual gown from one of her go-to designers. The so-called “statute of perfection” stands in a jewel-toned dress by Jenny Packham (the very one Kate slipped into for the Royal Variety Performance in 2022), painstakingly recreated down to the shimmering sequin work. I know, I know—big whoop, another royal pose to pretend is “authentic.” I told you so.
The wax gurus behind this project reportedly spent over 500 hours studying Kate’s photos, dresses, and posture. Honestly, that’s a lot of overtime for something that looks eerily similar to a mannequin at Selfridges. Sculptors measured her height (5 ft. 9 in.), weight, and signature hairstyle straight from publicly available press shots. They even captured her trademark poise—tilted head, one shoulder higher than the other—just so loyalists will swear they’re gazing upon the real deal. Talk about commitment.
People Magazine confirms the gown was loaned directly from Kate’s personal collection, marking the first time a royal’s actual clothes have been used for a Tussauds figure. Meanwhile, Dotdash Meredith’s feeds point out that this wax figure joins an ever-growing royal display alongside King Charles III and Prince William. The museum claims the installation shows “the modern monarchy in its full glory,” which is a fancy way of saying “look at our ticket sales soar.”
Of course, the figure’s arrival has whipped fans into a frenzy online, with Twitter threads and fan-club forums debating whether the eyes look a tad too wide or the smile too stiff. Spoiler alert: statues never breathe. And yes, some eagle-eyed critics have already noted a slight mismatched skin tone—so much for photoshopping reality, huh?
If you plan to see it in person, brace yourself for crowds snapping selfies with a figure that’ll never wag a finger or offer a royal wave. Madame Tussauds promises this exhibit stays up through the summer, likely to coincide with major royal events (and maximum foot traffic). Naturally, the unveiling was covered by People Magazine and The Daily Mail, both trotting out the same “flawless replica” spiel.
So there you have it: another wax version of someone who’s already plastered across every billboard and newsfeed. Did anyone expect a different outcome? No? Thought so. And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Dotdash Meredith Feeds
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