Duchess of Cambridge becomes nativity figure They were created by Genny Di Virgilio, the best known of the craftsmen who work in Via San Gregorio Armeno in the heart of Naples. "Right now they are the happiest couple in the world," Mr Di Virgilio said. Kate and William are the symbol of all couples who are expecting their first baby. They are a very good-looking couple and with their smiles, they are the perfect symbol of Christmas. The duo are the latest in a long line of famous people to be immortalised by the Neapolitan craftsmen. In previous years, the artisans produced figurines of Silvio Berlusconi with his trousers around his ankles and wearing polka dot boxer shorts, flanked by starlets from his notorious "bunga bunga" parties. Other famous figures to have been represented include Barack Obama, George Clooney, Julian Assange, the Australian founder of Wikileaks, Michael Jackson and Diego Maradona, the Argentinian footballer. Italians start building their nativity scenes around December 8, the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception, placing them in homes, churches and natural grottoes.