https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-englan ... k-59568075I think pageantry... gives women a platform to use their voice, speak about causes close to their heart, but also have an impact in their community, whether that's through their charity work or through volunteering
It reminded me of the Bicycle Belle competition organised at the CTC York Rally in more innocent days.
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This is a picture of modern pageantry which mainly serves to preserve the legitimacy of our national institutions.
In the meantime,
I don't know how supporters may root for her in that final butMs Collingridge is competing at the 70th international Miss Universe pageant which is taking place in Israel from 12 December.
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