Princess Kate looks unrecognisable as she gets a bold new look at major London attraction

Princess Kate has had an extremely glamorous makeover — but not how you’d expect. A newly styled wax figure of Kate, Princess of Wales, is at the global attraction Madame Tussauds in central London from today, where she rejoins Prince William, King Charles, Queen Camilla and the late Queen Elizabeth II.The Princess of Wales is styled in homage to the outfit worn to the annual Diplomatic Reception hosted by King Charles in December 2023.

Kate's figure is dressed in a dusky pink Jenny Packham gown, silver pumps in the style of Gianvito Rossi ‘Rania 105′ and she wears with an exact replica of the signature Lover’s Knot Tiara.

Kate also wears the Royal Victorian Order blue sash, the Royal Family Order of QEII and replica Greville Diamond Chandelier earrings.

The tiara itself is from the Madame Tussauds London archives, and was worn by the figure of Princess Diana in the 1980s. Kate's wax figure has been in the global attraction since April 2012, but has since been refreshed.

The Prince of Wales wax figure, however, is styled in a dapper black Ede & Ravenscroft tuxedo, a brand with a long history of providing attire for the Royal Family, with a white bow-tie, to match his wife’s Diplomatic Reception attire.

The suit is complete with replicas of his sash and star of the Order of the Garter and army medals.

Steve Blackburn, senior general manager at Madame Tussauds London, said: "We are delighted that a new figure of the much-loved Catherine, Princess of Wales, has officially landed in The Royal Palace Experience at our attraction in the heart of London, continuing our centuries-long work with the Royal Family.

He added: "Kate, majestically crafted by our talented studio team, has been sculpted to ensure her resemblance is fit for a future Queen, alongside her dashing husband. We cordially invite you to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales this summer, right in the heart of the capital where the Royal Family resides!"

Guests will have the opportunity to "meet" the new Princess of Wales and other past and present members of the Royal Family from May 21.

At Madame Tussauds London, guests can get up close and personal with more than 190 lifelike figures of today’s biggest stars.

Since opening its doors in 1835, the venue has left visitors in awe of its glitzy array of A-list celebrities featured in the wax museum.

William and Kate's wax figures were first unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London on April 4, 2012. The couple was first depicted in the outfits they wore while announcing their engagement.