Wax figures depicting Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife, actress Meghan Markle, are slated to be separated during the coronation of the nation’s new monarch, Charles III, according to weather reports and royal watchers. The split arrangement underscores a ceremonial moment that mirrors real-life distances within the family while providing a visually striking tableau for visitors at a key historic event. The Meghan figure will remain in the Hall of Fame section, while the Harry figure is scheduled to join the lineup in the throne room, alongside King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales at Madame Tussauds. After the day’s royal ceremonies conclude, the two spouses are expected to be reunited in the exhibit, restoring the familiar pairing for guests who follow the museum’s displays over time. [citation: Royal Archives]
In reality, Meghan Markle will not travel to the United Kingdom for the coronation. She is anticipated to stay in the United States with her son Archie, who is widely celebrated for his birthday around the same period. The couple also shares a daughter named Lilibet, whose name reflects a nod to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Meghan’s absence underscores the contemporary complexities of royal life, where personal and public duties sometimes diverge for family members. [citation: Royal Coverage]
Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away in Scotland on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96, left a lasting imprint on the royal narrative. The upcoming coronation of Prince Charles, their son, is scheduled for May 6, commemorating a turning point in the constitutional monarchy and offering opportunities for national reflection, tradition, and ceremony. The event is expected to attract international attention, media coverage, and a wave of public interest in the evolving role of the monarchy in a modern era. [citation: Royal Chronicle]
Previously reported images show a wax figure of Queen Consort Camilla appearing at Madame Tussauds, highlighting the museum’s ongoing commitment to portraying the royal family across generations. This continued representation invites visitors to compare past and present royal portraits, as well as to consider how the public memory of royalty evolves through lifelike sculpture. The ongoing exhibition program at Madame Tussauds provides a window into how cultural institutions interpret royal history for audiences in Britain, Canada, and the United States. [citation: Museum Updates]