Prince William & Princess Catherine Wax Figures Spark ‘Creepy’ Reactions at Madame Tussauds

Prince William and the Princess of Wales, Catherine, share several similarities, and this has sparked widespread reaction among social media users, especially following their updated wax figures on display, which were installed at Madame Tussauds in London. Some royal fans said the figure looks ‘creepy.'

One visitor said, "I hate Madame Tussauds – the figures just look off and creepy. I have actually seen some royal fans in tears of despair, and others saying they were being left terrified by the creepy looks of the models." Sources familiar with the exhibition said that the reaction highlighted a broader challenge in meeting public expectations for realism when it comes to royal wax figures.

Some said the look was unsettling. According to RadarOnline, these figures were unveiled as part of a tourist attraction in the Royal Palace exhibition and were relocated to mark the royal couple's 15th wedding anniversary, and it eventually drew fresh attention to the figures. Reports state that these models have come through several renovations since their introduction.

The figures show, Catherine’s model is styled in a glittering pink gown, along with the Royal Victorian Order sash and Royal Family Order of Elizabeth II, and also includes a replica of the Lover's Knot Tiara, historically associated with Diana, Princess of Wales.

On the other hand, William’s figure is shown in a black tuxedo with a white bow tie, and has replicas of military medals as well as insignia linked to the Order of the Garter. Some viewers also praised the model, with one saying, “wax figures are usually pretty bad, but even the Wales' in wax look good." Another person said, “Wow. They are both very good likenesses of The Prince and Princess."

A waxwork expert said, "Wax figures operate in a narrow space between lifelike and artificial, and when that balance tips, it can create discomfort rather than admiration. The Waleses are among the most photographed people in the world, so even small inaccuracies become highly noticeable to visitors, and can make models seem 'creepy.'"

They further said, "There is always a tension between artistic interpretation and exact replication – but when audiences sense a mismatch, it can lead to strong reactions, both positive and negative."

The figures were first introduced together in 2012 to coincide with their first anniversary, though William’s figure primarily debuted in 2005 and the waxworks have been periodically revised to reflect the couple's evolving public image. Talking about Catherine’s figure, it was recently updated in 2025, and the present scenario stands on both figures wearing outfits based on outfits from the Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in December 2023.