As millions around the world anxiously await the arrival of the second royal baby, Madame Tussauds Washington D.C will welcome the wax figures of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Tuesday, May 5th at 9:30am at Madame Tussauds (1001 F Street, NW ). The royal figures will remain in Washington DC for a limited time before they continue their tour across the world to various Madame Tussauds locations.
Queen Elizabeth’s wax figure is fitted in an exact replica of the dress she wore for her official Diamond Jubilee portrait and her attire features approximately 10,000 Swarovski crystals and handmade jewelry. Prince Harry’s wax figure is dressed in a Dege & Skinner suit from Savile Row — created by the actual tailor he uses for his uniforms. Duchess Kate Middleton’s wax figure is styled after her look at the 2011 BAFTA Awards in a one-of-a-kind pale lilac Alexander McQueen gown. Prince William is in a double-breasted six button two-piece dinner suit specially made for Madame Tussauds by Gieves & Hawkes.
Madame Tussauds enjoys a close relationship with the British Royal Family dating back to William IV, King of England when the attraction first opened in London in 1835. Their Highnesses have been closely involved with the creation and styling of royal figures. Madame Tussauds originally began as a traveling exhibit before establishing a permanent home in London and ultimately expanding to 17 attractions worldwide. As a nod to the legacy of its 200 year-old brand, Madame Tussauds features several traveling exhibits each year including Bollywood, The Beatles, ABBA and a Michael Jackson retrospective set.
Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. is a fully interactive, full-sensory experience, where visitors are able to touch, see and hear major historical events and celebrities in a way unlike any other Washington D.C. attraction. The attraction, highlighted by the Presidents Gallery, which features wax figures of all 44 U.S. Presidents, showcases likenesses of some of the world’s most recognized individuals, including: international superstars Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna; entertainment and sports giants Oprah Winfrey, Babe Ruth, Johnny Depp and Tiger Woods, among others. For more information, visit www.madametussaudsdc.com or call 202-942-7300.
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I knew early on that I wanted to take my place among the stars. One day, my mother saw me reading The Washington Post at a very young age. Who would have known that it would be the building blocks of my journey? Since that day, I dedicated my life to learn all that is learnable. I read everything from encyclopedias, to books, to dictionaries, to magazines. I’m also an avid consumer of television, with my favorite genre being game shows. If you’ve seen me on Who Wants to be a Millionaire or Wheel of Fortune, then you know that this interest has served me well!
My unique style of reporting began back in junior high school, when I started to chronicle the events that shaped my life. Whether it was the annual family vacation or the local science fiction convention, I shot numerous pictures and recorded my thoughts so I could truly appreciate the history. During my senior year at Friendly High, I wrote what was to be my first masterpiece, “Advanced Space Academy – A One Week Journey.” I sent the eleven-page article back to the U.S. Space Camp staff. The article was highly praised for being “one of the best written articles in the history of U.S. Space Camp.” From then on, I knew what I wanted to do for rest of my life — to be a reporter.
Since then, I have trained in Broadcast Journalism at Bowie State University (2008) in Bowie, MD earning a B.S. in Communications. I gained experience in news production and editing through field experiences with Bowie Community Media Corporation, Prince George’s Community Television, and Bowie State University Television. I also wrote scripts for a variety of quiz shows for over five years.
As a lifelong movie buff, I now see close to 100 films every year. I took this love of movies to the next step when I became a co-host for Eclipse Magazine TV in the fall of 2005. While at EMTV, I interviewed celebrities, worked red carpets, and attended a wide variety of movie screenings. In January 2009, I took a leap of faith and started my own entertainment news magazine, The Rogers Revue. Shortly afterward, my life-long journey of studying the silver screen and writing about what I learned finally earned me a place in the Washington Area Film Critics Association.
All of this has led me here, giving you the latest entertainment news for the DMV and the entire nation, and I am truly excited for whatever will come next.
