Duchess of Gloucester model, Madame Tussaud's

Jun. 06, 1952 - H.R.H. the Duchess of Gloucester at Madame Tussaud's: Finishing touches are put to the hair of the Duchess of Gloucester by Miss Jean Fraser, assistant beautician at Tussand's, while Miss Scotty Hill vacuums the reproduction of the throne room carpet on which the figures of the new Royal group are placed. The Royal group at Madame Tussaud's: Latest attraction, ready for the Summer Season when thousands of foreign visitors explore its rooms filled with wax figures of the famous of the past and the present, is a new group of Royal figures. Chief of these is that of Her Majesty the Queen wearing the full robes of the Soveriegn of the most Nobel order of the Garter. the Queen's permission had to be obtained to do this. Other Royal figures are those of Princess Margaret, the Queen Mother, the Princess Royal and the Duchess of Gloucester. Except that of the Queen. Her robe was made by Miss J. Bertrand, Wardrobe Mistress at Tussaud's. The jewellry, specially made for the Royal figures, cost ?5, 000, and is all based on actual jewellry worn on State occasions. The Garter robe worn by the Queen, as distinct from the gown beneath, was made, perfect in every detail, by Adeney and Bountroy. It is generally considered that the Royal figures are a remarkable likeness, and will give to all who see them, an unrivalled chances to feel they are in on a Royal occasion, and have a close look at the Royal family

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