Crowning Day!

So it's been a whole month since Miss Hampshire; a whole month since I was awarded Charity Queen, a whole month since I came first runner up Miss Hampshire; a whole month since being titled Miss Basingstoke; and a whole month without my crown!

But finally, it is Crowning Day!

I was crowned at the Hampshire Court Hotel on Sunday 12th April 2015. The Mayor and Mayoress of Basingstoke was in attendance, along with the organiser of Miss & Mr Hampshire - Paula Langley, Miss Hampshire - Larissa Hirst, Mr Hampshire - Mark Young and his girlfriend Elisia, friends and family. We were kindly welcomed with a drinks reception at 15:00, and I was officially awarded the Miss Basingstoke title at 15:30.

The ceremony began with a lovely speech from Paula, followed by an encouraging speech from the Mayor, proudly sashed by Mr Hampshire, awarded my trophy by the Mayor, and last but not least, crowned by Miss Hampshire! Photographing these moments and memories was Paul Carroll.

Thank you to James, the hotel Manager, and the rest of the staff for looking after us and providing us with a lovely room and drinks reception for the ceremony to take place.

I look forward to using my title and crown to continue fund raising for local charities and Beauty with a Purpose, and have already begun to organise events with this aim.

To say I am the happiest girl in the world, would be an understatement. Being titled Miss Basingstoke really has been the highlight of my year, and I cannot wait to see what else I can be involved in throughout my reign. Thank you to everyone who came along to show their support, and thank you to everyone who has supported me in the lead up to this moment. Onwards and upwards for Miss England Semi-Finals in July!