Harry & Meghan wax statue removed from Royal family display at Madame Tussauds

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Friday, 10 January 2020, 9:29AM
The figures of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in their original positions next to Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as Madame Tussauds London moved its figures of the couple from its Royal Family set / Getty Images

The figures of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in their original positions next to Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as Madame Tussauds London moved its figures of the couple from its Royal Family set / Getty Images

It appears more scandal has erupted in the wake of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step back from senior royal roles, yesterday morning. 

World famous wax museum, Madame Tussauds has removed the popular waxworks of Harry and Meghan from the Royal family display at their London museum.

"Alongside the rest of the world we are reacting to the surprising news that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be stepping back as senior Royals," Steve Davies, General Manager at Madame Tussauds London, said in a statement.

"From today, Meghan and Harry's figures will no longer appear in our Royal Family set. As two of our most popular and well-loved figures they will of course remain an important feature at Madame Tussauds London as we watch to see what the next chapter holds for the them," Davies said.

The statues which reportedly cost around $300,000 NZD to make, previously stood alongside The Queen, Prince Philip, Prince William and Kate Middleton in a very extravagant Royal area of the museum.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced yesterday that they would be standing down as 'senior' members of the Royal family and seek financial independence.

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“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution. We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment. We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages. This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity. We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.” - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex For more information, please visit sussexroyal.com (link in bio) Image © PA

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The news comes after the couple were in the spotlight after choosing to spend Christmas in Canada, away from the rest of the Royal family and out of the public eye. 

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