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Prince Harry 's waxwork has been reunited with the rest of the Royal Family at Madame Tussauds ahead of his return to the UK, while Meghan's figurine has remained with US-based celebrities.
Last month the Duke of Sussex announced that he would be attending the crowning of his father, King Charles, and his stepmother, Queen Camilla, at Westminster Abbey on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Meghan has decided to remain at home in Los Angeles to be with their son Prince Archie on his fourth birthday.
To reflect this, the Duchess' figure will stay in the Awards Party Zone - where the couple’s waxworks were moved in 2020 following the Sussexes stepping back from royal duties and moving to California.
Studio Manager Jo Kinsey works on a wax figure of Prince Harry (PA)Pictures show Harry's waxwork smiling while wearing a black-and-white suit, besides the re-dressed figure Charles and the newly launched figure of Camilla.
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Tim Waters, general manager at Madame Tussauds London, said: "From today, Prince Harry has officially rejoined The Royal Palace experience at our attraction.
"The temporary move reflects the Duke of Sussex’s participation in the coronation and ensures guests will be able to get up close to all members of the royal family attending this once-in-a-lifetime event.
"His figure will remain in The Royal Palace experience until the end of the coronation celebrations, after which he will take the short trip back to the attraction’s Awards Party zone, to stand by his wife’s side amongst our Hollywood A-listers."
Harry's waxwork is seen smiling while wearing a black-and-white suit, besides Charles and the newly launched figure of Camilla (PA)It comes after a waxwork of Camilla, the Queen Consort, was unveiled ahead of the big day.
Designer Anna Valentine recreated the dark blue gown she designed for Camilla's attendance at the Diplomatic Reception in December 2022, paired with a sash, star of the Order of the Garter and replica of the Belgian sapphire tiara owned by the Queen.
Mr Waters added: "Whilst for many people this will be their first experience of a coronation, the coronation of King Charles III will be the eighth that Madame Tussauds London has celebrated.
"We're incredibly proud of our centuries-long link with the Palace and what better way to mark the official start of this new chapter in the history of the British monarchy than with the creation of our brand new soon-to-be Queen Camilla to stand alongside her husband, the King."
Last month the Duke of Sussex announced that he would be attending the Coronation (PA)
Studio Manager Jo Kinsey (left) and artist Claire Parkes work on a wax figure of Harry (PA)Other royal waxworks include the Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales and the Queen, who was reunited with the late Duke of Edinburgh following her death.
With less than week to go until the historic ceremony, the flagship museum has also opened a new Royal Palace experience.
Visitors will be invited to sign a Coronation book which will be preserved in the attraction's archives.
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The Throne Room was the site of political demonstration last year when Charles' waxwork statue was targeted by two Just Stop Oil protesters in October 2022.
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Madame Tussaud's removed the statues overnight while they were restored and the pair were ordered to pay the museum £3,500 in compensation.