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Posing with Prince William

Posing with Prince William

LONDON, Britain - American artist Jennifer Rubell poses with her waxwork Prince William of Britain, on Feb. 8, 2011, in London's Stephen Friedman Gallery. The wax figure, clad in a navy suit resembling the one worn by the prince on the day he announced his engagement along with his fiance Kate Middleton last November, comes with a replica of the engagement ring given to Middleton, which visitors can wear when taking photos with it.

Posing with Prince William

Posing with Prince William

LONDON, Britain - American artist Jennifer Rubell poses with her waxwork Prince William of Britain, on Feb. 8, 2011, in London's Stephen Friedman Gallery. The wax figure, clad in a navy suit resembling the one worn by the prince on the day he announced his engagement along with his fiancee Kate Middleton last November, comes with a replica of the engagement ring given to Middleton, which visitors can wear when taking photos with it. (Kyodo)