Queen Camillais being recognized in a unique way!
As Camilla, 75, prepares to beformally crowned Queen Consortalongside her husband,King Charles, atWestminster Abbey on May 6, Madame Tussauds London has unveiled a new wax figure in her honor.
The lifelike sculpture of the queen was unveiled to the public on Wednesday and has been positioned next to the King’s statue in the Throne Room,reportsHello! Magazine.
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The room is also home to thewaxwork of other royal family members,includingQueen Elizabeth II,Prince Philip,Kate Middleton, andPrince William.
“While for many people this will be their first experience of a coronation, the coronation of King Charles III will be the eighth that Madame Tussauds London has celebrated,” explained Tim Waters, general manager of Madame Tussauds London.
“We’re incredibly proud of our centuries-long link with the Palace, and what better way to mark the official start of this new chapter in the history of the British monarchy than with the creation of our brand new soon-to-be Queen Camilla to stand alongside her husband, the King,” he added.
While the queen’s coronation attire has yet to be revealed, the royal palacerevealed in Februarythat Queen Camilla wouldwear Queen Mary’s Crown.
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This will be the first time in recent history that an existing crown — rather than a new commission — will be used in the coronation of a Queen Consort in the “interests of sustainability and efficiency,” according to the palace. The crown was removed from the Tower of London in February to undergo modification work ahead of the May coronation.
source: people.com
