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Queen Elizabeth's funeral guard crowned Mr England - and sets sights on Mr World pageant


The new Mr England 2024, Lance Corporal Manuel Alcantara Turner, 22, performed ceremonial duties at the late Queen's funeral and King Charles's Coronation before clinching his title

Twenty two-year-old Manuel Alcantara Turner, stationed at Victoria Barracks close to Windsor Castle, holds the rank of lance corporal with the Coldstream Guards. The late Queen's funeral was one of the most important and poignant royal occasions in living memory (Image: Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)The final challenge for all 12 contestants included an interview, a fashion shoot, and a turn at strutting their stuff on the catwalk, wearing a top hat and tails courtesy of Scotney's of London Road. Having been a stalwart in the pageant world since 1988, organising a plethora of regional and national contests, including the Miss England 2019 event in Newcastle, Angie knows a thing or two about competition.

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