But the waxwork museum has has a long-standing relationship with The Royal Family and has worked closely with the Palace through the years on the creation of Royal figures.
King Charles III first sat for Madame Tussards’ sculptors in 1968. These photos show his changing face, in his years as Prince Charles, right back to that very first waxwork figure which was unveiled in 1969. There’s also one of our late Queen and Prince William.
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7. The Royal Waxworks
Her Majesty gets a make-over from Bernice Conroy at Louis Tussaud's in Blackpool to make sure she looks her best for her Jubilee celebrations in 2002 Photo: Rob Lock
8. The Royal Waxworks
Prince William admirers Michelle Birtwell (right) and Charlotte Smith, with Prince Charles looking on in 2005 Photo: Bill Johnson
9. An employee works on waxworks of the British royal family at Madame Tussauds based on their likeness in 1952, London, 11th May 1977. Clockwise from left, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Princess Anne. (Photo by Graham Morris/Evening Standard/Getty Images)
An employee works on waxworks of the British royal family at Madame Tussauds based on their likeness in 1952, London, 11th May 1977. Clockwise from left, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Princess Anne Photo: Graham Morris