Prince William and Princess Catherine’s newly updated wax figures are causing way more drama than anyone expected.
The royal couple’s lifelike models at Madame Tussauds London have become the center of a bizarre security scare after furious visitors reportedly blasted the display as “creepy,” “terrifying,” and so unsettling that talk of trying to steal the figures allegedly started spreading in private online groups.
The famous museum recently refreshed the wax versions of William, 43, and Catherine, 44, to celebrate the couple’s 15th wedding anniversary, but instead of praise, the new display sparked a wave of intense reactions from royal fans.
The updated figures now stand inside the attraction’s Royal Palace exhibit wearing outfits inspired by the glamorous Diplomatic Reception held at Buckingham Palace in December 2023.
Kate’s wax figure was dressed in a pink evening gown complete with the Royal Victorian Order sash, the Royal Family Order of Elizabeth II, and a replica of Princess Diana’s iconic Lover’s Knot Tiara. William’s figure was styled in a black tuxedo decorated with military honors and medals linked to the Order of the Garter.
But while the museum hoped for admiration, some visitors were left seriously disturbed.
“There’s been a surprisingly intense backlash,” a source claimed. “Some royal fans have been venting online, and in more extreme cases there’s even been discussion about trying to snatch the figures because people find them so creepy.”
According to insiders, security around the display has quietly become a concern due to the bizarre reactions pouring in from visitors.
The source added that the issue seems to be the strange “almost human” appearance of the figures.
“They fall into that uncanny space where they’re almost lifelike but not quite,” the insider explained. “When you’re dealing with people as recognizable as William and Kate, even tiny details get picked apart. A lot of fans think the figures just don’t look right.”
Some museum-goers reportedly had very strong reactions after seeing the royal replicas in person.
“I hate Madame Tussauds,” one visitor said. “The figures always look off and creepy. I actually saw people getting emotional over how weird these looked.”
Experts say the reaction is not unusual when wax figures miss the mark.
One waxworks specialist explained that realistic models can quickly become unsettling if they look just slightly unnatural.
“The Prince and Princess of Wales are among the most photographed people in the world,” the expert said. “Visitors instantly notice even the smallest inaccuracies, and that can create discomfort instead of admiration.”
Not everyone hated the new look, though.
Some visitors praised the museum’s work and insisted the royal couple’s figures were among the better celebrity wax models on display.
“These wax figures are usually awful, but William and Kate actually look pretty good,” one fan admitted.
Another visitor wrote: “Wow. They are both very good likenesses.”
The strange controversy comes just as William and Kate recently celebrated their anniversary by releasing a sweet family photo featuring Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, and the family dog, Orla, during a visit to Cornwall.
