May 22, 2025

Kate Middleton’s Comeback: Garden Party Glam,and a TIME 100 Nod

Kate Middleton’s Comeback: Garden Party Glam,and a TIME 100 Nod

Princess Catherine makes a radiant return to Buckingham Palace, christens HMS Glasgow with Prince William, and lands on TIME’s Top 100 Philanthropy list. Plus: young hero Tony Hudgell receives his long-awaited royal moment, and Madame Tussauds unveils a stunning new Kate wax figure.

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Calorogus, Shark Media, Dad Low and welcome through Palace injury Aga,

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I'm your host, Mark Francis. The Princess of Wales made

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a radiant return to Buckingham Palace's famed garden party, stepping

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back into the public eye with a warm smile, canary

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yellow dress and more than a few sentimental touches that

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quietly told her story. It was Catherine's first appearance at

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a Royal garden party in two years, having missed the

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twenty twenty four season while undergoing cancer treatment. Her presence

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this year alongside Prince William was a moment of quiet significance,

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not only for royal watchers, but for the guests she

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and William mingled with across the palace lawns. True to form,

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the Princess chose a bright and optimistic ensemble, a yellow

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amelia wisted dress paired with a familiar Philip trecy hat

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in a thoughtful nod to the past. It was the

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very same hat she wore seven years ago at the

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wedding of Printerion Megan Michael, whose anniversary was marked just

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the day before. Completing the look were her diamond Robinson

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Pallam ear rings, the same pair she wore on her

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wedding day in twenty eleven, adding in another layer of

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symbolism to her return. William Dapper, in morning dress and

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top hat, joined Catherine as they met guests selected in

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recognition of their public service and charitable contributions. Also present

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where Princess Eugenies are attendel Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh

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and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, making for a

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notably full royal turnout the afternoon, unfowarded in traditional garden

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party fashion, arrival at four pm sharp the national anthem,

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and then a gentle descent into the immaculate lawns, where

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the royals fanned out along designated lanes to speak with

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as many guests as possible. Tea, finger sandwiches and an

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assortment of mini cakes were served under white marquees. Among

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the invited guests were the family of Liz Hatton, a

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teenager photographer who passed away from cancer last year and

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whom William and catered me at Windsor in twenty twenty four.

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Holocaust survivor Stephen Frank photographed by Kate for her twenty

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twenty remembrance project also made a poignant return to Royal Company.

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Young fundraiser Tony Hudgel, who last year missed his invitation

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due to traffic, was another guest of honor. We'll talk

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more about Tony's remarkable story in the second half of

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the podcast. The Garden Party followed swiftly on the hills

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of the Chausey Flower Show, where King Charles and Queen

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Camilla had made their own floral appearance the day before. Together,

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these events signal a robust Royal season, and with Catherine's return,

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an especially hopeful one. Though Kensington Palace has kept details

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of the Princess's public scheduled deliberately quiet amid her ongoing

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health recovery, her appearance at Tuesday's event was more than ceremonial.

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It was a moment of reassurance to the public, to

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her causes, and perhaps to herself that she's back, smiling

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and once again standing in the sunlight. The hard working

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William and the wonderful Kate Middleton are at it again

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today to christen the Royal Navy's latest HMS Glasgow. Their

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Royal Highnesses will travel to Scotston, Scotland for the official

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naming ceremony of the New Time twenty six frigate. As

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tradition dictates, the Princess of Wales will mark the occasion

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by smashing a bottle of whiskey, not Champagne, against the

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hull of the vessel. Alongside Prince Williams also bore the

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ship for a guided tour, highlighting its advanced technologies, before

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meeting the shipbuilders and apprentices whose craftsmanship made the warship

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a reality. The couple will then visit the nearby ship

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building Academy, where they'll hear from trainee specializing in trades

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such as welding and fabrication. The Princess of Wales was

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named a sponsor of HMS Glasgow in June twenty twenty one,

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a ceremonial role recognizing her support for the vessel and

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the people behind it. In that capacity, she will pay

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tribute to the workforce and their families for the dedication

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and sacrifice that brought the ship to life. Kate previously

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met sailors form HMS Glasgow at Windsor Castle in twenty

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twenty two, where she was briefed on the ship's progress

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and the lives of those who will serve aboard her.

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This should provide for plenty of feed the media moments

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and photos, an art that William's brother needs to learn,

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and having made two appearances in one week, William will

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need a two week holiday. Cat and Wills have been

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named in Time magazine's prestigious Top one hundred Philanthropy Awards,

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recognized for their forward thinking approach to royal charity work.

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The honour, which highlights individuals shaping the future of philanthropy,

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singles out Prince William and Princess Catherine for what Time

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calls a modernization of royal giving. The magazine praised the

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couple's work through the Royal Foundation, noting they are less

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concerned with cultural preservation and more attuned to social issues.

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It cited their focus on tackling homelessness and rural mental health,

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as well as their high profile efforts to address climate

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change through the Earthshot Prize. Notably absent from both Today's

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Podcast and this year's Time List worth the Duke and

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Duchess of Sussex, who were featured in the Time one

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hundred Most Influential People list in twenty twenty one, shortly

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after the launch of Archwell. While Meghan did recently speak

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a Glittering Time one hundred summit in New York, where

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she defended her Netflix series and spoke about her current work.

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Neither she nor Prince Harry were recognized in this year's

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Philanthropic Honors. The omission has not gone unnoticed, particularly as

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the Wales profile continues to rise on the global stage,

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with women Kate now firm he positioned as leaders of

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a new era of Royal philanthropy, and Megan hosting a

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cooking show Palacindric right back. Ten year old Tony Hudgel

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fulfilled a dream this week as he finally stepped onto

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the lawns of Buckingham Palace for the Royal Guarden Party,

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an experience that had eluded him last year after an

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untimely traffic jam forced him to miss the occasion. This time,

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nothing got him this way. The courageous young campaigner, who

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lost both his legs in infancy due to horrific abuse

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by his birth parents, was warmly greeted by Prince William

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at the event and appeared delighted as they shook hands

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and chatted on the Palace of grounds. William even shared

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a lighthearted moment with Tony, remarking that he had picked

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a better year to attend, as last year's weather had

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been far less welcoming. Tony attended the event alongside his

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adoptive mother, Paula, who has been by his side throughout

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his remarkable journey. The Prince and young Vandraiser, who has

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raised nearly two million pounds for charity despite ongoing medical challenges,

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have struck up a touching friendship in recent years. Tony

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also shares a special bond with the Princess of Wales,

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having once called her his best friend. The visit follows

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a promise made by the royal family last year. When

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Tony missed the twenty twenty four Guard and Party due

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to traffic, His family posted their disappointment on social media.

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In a rare personal reply, the official royal account responded,

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sorry to hear this, Tony. We're looking forward to seeing

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you too. Fancy trying again another day, leave it with us.

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True to their word, the Palace extended a second invitation

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and went even further. Before Tuesday's Guard and party, Queen

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Cammella privately hosted Tony and fellow invitee Leilah O'Donovan, who

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had also missed last year's event. The children and their

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families were treated to us special Changing of the Guard

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viewing inside the Palace forecourt, followed by afternoon tea with

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Her Majesty in the summer House garden. The Rifle's band

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performed music from Frozen, The Lion, King, Mary Poppins and

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even a few Taylor's swift hits, while the kitchens served SCons,

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sandwiches and ice biscuits decorated like the King's Guard. In

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an unforgettable moment, quin Ca Milla personally presented Tony with

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his British Empire Medal, the b EM awarded to him

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in twenty twenty four New Year Honors for his extraordinary

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service and raising awareness about child abuse. His foundation, the

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Attorney Hudgel Foundation, works to support children who have suffered

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trauma or adversity. We were all extremely honored, said Missus Hudgell.

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Tony chatted to the Queen as if they were old friends.

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It was an exceptionally proud moment when she gave Tony

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his BM. Everyone was so kind and thoughtful. The day

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ended with a private tour of the Royal Mews, complete

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with a carriage ride through the palace gardens and experience

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fed for a hero Tony's story is one of extraordinary resilience.

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After suffering appalling injuries at just forty one days old,

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he was adopted by Paula and Mark Hudgell, who helped

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him rebuild his life. Inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore

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during the pandemic, Tony undertook a ten k walk on

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prosthetics in twenty twenty, Initially hoping to raise five hundred pounds,

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ended up raising millions. His bravery and compassion have since

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made him a national figure and a royal favorite. Katy's

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returned to London's Baker Street in sparkling form, at least

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in wax. Madame Tussau's has enveiled a new extraordinarily lifelike

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figure of Princess Catherine, styled after one of her most

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dazzling royal appearances to date. The updated model portrays Kate

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in the ensemble she wore to the annual Diplomatic Reception

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of Bugging and Balance in December of twenty three, her

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second under King Charles Reign. The occasion saw the Princess

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in full royal regalia, dusky pink sequent Georgia gown by

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Jenny Packham, Silver g and Vito Rossi pumps and the

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iconic lovers, not tiara On's, a favorite of her late

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mother in law, Diana, Princess of Wales. The waxwork is

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completed with the precise replicas of the Royal Victorian Order sash,

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the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth I, and the

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Greville Diamond chandelier earrings, all recreated with painstaking detail. According

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to Madame Tussaux as a team of twelve artists took

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an entire year to craft the figure, with an additional

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five months devoted to recreating her costume. The figure now

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stands beside a newly restyled version of Prince William, who

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appears in a classic black ad and ravenscroft tuxedo and

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white tie. The pair will be on display in the

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Attractions Royal Palace Experience beginning today. The updated figure also

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commemorates the Prince and Princess of Wales fourteenth wedding anniversary

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and replaces the original Kate model, first unveiled in twenty twelve,

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just a year after the couple's Westminster Abbey wedding. Steve Blackburn,

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Senior general manager and Madame Tussau's London said We are

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delighted that a new figure of the much loved Catherine,

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Princess of Wales has officially landed in the Royal Palace Experience. Kate,

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majestically crafted by our talented studio team, has been scol

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to ensure her resemblance is fit for a future queen

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alongside her dashing husband. Joe Kinsey, the attraction's studio manager,

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added that no detail was spared from tiara to toe.

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This has been a meticulous labor of love. Visitors can

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see the new figure alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla

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in that reimagined scene fed for it Buckingham Palace itself,

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