Madame Tussauds Slammed For Separating Statues Of Prince Harry-Meghan Markle From Royal Family
Prince Harry and Meghan announced on Wednesday that they will step back as senior members of the royal family and are planning to work towards becoming financially independent. Madame Tussauds museum said that the couples wax figures which previously stood alongside Queen Elizabeth II Prince Philip Prince Charles and wife Camilla Prince William and Kate Middleton will no longer appear in the Royal Family set.
Madame Tussauds London announced that they have chosen to move the wax figures of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, away from the rest of the royal family, after the couple announced that they have decided to quit their 'senior role' in the family.
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In a statement, Prince Harry and Meghan announced on Wednesday that they will "step back as 'senior' members of the royal family" and are planning to work towards becoming "financially independent".
Reacting to the surprising news, Tussauds museum said that the couple's wax figures which previously stood alongside Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, and wife Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton, will no longer appear in the Royal Family set, CNN reported.
Madame Tussauds said they will be separated from the family to mirror their "progressive new role within the Royal institution".
"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. 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 them.", said Steve Davies, General Manager at Madame Tussauds London.
We¡¯ve got to respect their wishes ??¡á? #Megxit pic.twitter.com/mb936VcqRd
¡ª Madame Tussauds London (@MadameTussauds) January 9, 2020
Netizens have slammed Madame Tussauds' move and called them 'petty' and 'racist'. Read online reactions here.
There's always so much to do when I visit London, so thanks for helping me cross one thing off the list. I guess I'm just surprised that your Twitter is run by a petty 14-year old.
¡ª Erin O'Neill (@Erinindc) January 9, 2020
Yes do weigh in on the topic in the MOST UNPROFESSIONAL WAY POSSIBLE. By the way...update your website, hypocrites. If you have such an issue with them, stop using thier image to sell tickets.
¡ª DarlingCcs (@kindred1999) January 9, 2020
I've never been to your establishment and sure as hell don't intend to go now?. pic.twitter.com/KknQ5PJcdo
If you¡¯re so worried about accuracy you may also want to remove some of Prince William¡¯s wig hair. ???¡â? pic.twitter.com/yknCIluuMY
¡ª Cindy Pika Chu (@iamcindychu) January 9, 2020
I¡¯ve always wanted to see the place. Glad i got to see their true colors before I ever wasted the time
¡ª What? (@ItsNotPersonal0) January 10, 2020
My mate just forwarded me this picture from the bins round the back of Madame Tussauds #HarryandMeghan pic.twitter.com/JFjwYFhkSH
¡ª christhebarker TRUMP IS A FOOL (@christhebarker) January 9, 2020
Did Madame Tussauds disappear Princess Diana¡¯s wax figure when she left the Royal Family?
¡ª Pi¨¨ce de R¨¦sistance (@PieceDeReSister) January 9, 2020
I think not. Because back then, someone in charge was smart enough to realize that she was their main draw.
Bring back that guy.#Megxit pic.twitter.com/hUdQWO1col
Why wasn't Prince Philip removed when he retired from public duties? He is no longer seen in public, if you are removing the Sussexes for their desire for a bit more privacy, I think you should do the same for the retired prince. But I guess that wouldn't be white of you.
¡ª ChiLanta (@ChiLanta_180) January 9, 2020
This is extraordinarily petty. https://t.co/7hYtoZ3Uti
¡ª Sailor Jupiter (@AdrienneWrites) January 10, 2020
This was a very foolish decision. You will have a very difficult time convincing people that this move wasn¡¯t influenced by racism.
¡ª Shari Lynn (@LynnSharig8) January 10, 2020
Hopefully visitors will find another tourist attraction and skip yours.#BoycottMadameTussauds
¡ª LazzieBear007 (@LazzieLou24) January 10, 2020
You¡¯re just as vile as the tabloids. You have just proven their point ¡ª #BoycottMadameTussauds https://t.co/vwEwfcaNAD
¡ª Krishna Patel (@KrishnaPatel_96) January 10, 2020
Meghan's waxwork was unveiled shortly before the royal wedding in May 2018 and was positioned alongside Prince Harry in a room dedicated to celebrating their partnership.
