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 : Duke of Edinburgh model at Madame Tussaud's, London


Duke of Edinburgh model at Madame Tussaud's, London

The Royal Group at Madame Tussaud's: the Duke of H.R.H the Duke of Edinburgh shows him in the uniform of Admiral of the Fleet, with full decorations and the Garter sash and star.The New Royal Group at Madame Tussaud's: Latest attraction, ready for the Summer Season when thousands for 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. Other of these is that of Her Majesty the Queen wearing the full robes of the Sovereign of the Most Noble 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. Norman Hartnell made the dresses of all the royal figures 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 jewelry 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 Boutroy. It is generally considered that the royal figures are remarkable likeness, and will give to all who see them, an unrivalled chance to feel they are in on a royal occasion, and have a close look at the royal family

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13200583
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46941929
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4402px x 5685px (1.8MB)
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Editorial Use Only - No Property or Model Releases. For any non-editorial use, please contact Mary Evans direct
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Keystone Pictures USA

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Actual Adeney Chance Considered Cost Distinct Except Explore Feel Filled Garter Generally Gloucester H.r.h Hartnell Jewellry Likeness Majesty Obtained Permission Remarkable Sovereign Specially Unrivalled Wardrobe


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