May Queen of Northwold, Tegan Wellard

May Queen of Northwold, Tegan Wellard.

"Joining in the ancient tradition, with tea and cake on the lawns, families watched on as the children performed the traditional May Day dances they had been preparing in school."

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2014 Arthritis Gala Queen Shannon-Chelsey Kennady.

"You can choose to blame your circumstances on fate or bad luck or bad choices. Or you can fight back. Things arenít always going to be fair in the real world. Thatís just the way it is. But for the most part, you get what you give. The rest of your life is being shaped right now. With the dreams you chase, the choices you make, and the person you decide to be. The rest of your life is a long time. And the rest of your life starts right now."

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Visiting Prince Patrick I Lohmann (Weisel, district of Rhein-Lahn, Rheinland-Palintinate, Deutschland), Miss Teen Suffolk, Emma Collingridge and Miss East Coast Curve, Natalie Moloney, presiding over Felixstowe carnival.

"You survived what you thought would kill you. Now straighten your crown and move forward like the queen you are."

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Queen of Beccles, Christine Soanes with Princess Bethany Newley and Princess Hannah Borton.

"I am really looking forward to the forthcoming year and meeting lots of new people along the way at different events, said the Morrisons shop assistant."

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Queen of Southend on Sea,Chloe Davey, with Princess Madison Ball, Princess Carla Davey and Elkie.

"What is the most proudest moment in your life so far and why?"

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Big Dave's Bitch. Fairground ride operator Whitehaven Carnival.

"Don't let my big tits scare you, Iím a really nice person"

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Miss Personality Queen of Flixton, Urmston & Davyhulme, Anna Kirrane, with Personality Rosebud Ffion Martin..

"A dress will be provided to use on the carnival day. This is returned at end of the day."

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Junior Queen of the South Midlands, Sienna Blanchard -Wood.

"Your ex is not your child's ex, they love your ex just as much as they did before. Do not talk down about someone they LOVE! Do NOT make them feel bad about loving their own parent! They did not choose this. Choose your kids first!"

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Queen of Sheringham, Lizzie Swanson with attendants, Megan Gladman, Emma-Louise Glover, Prince Ollie Harrison and Princess Amy Little. They are accompanied by author Mr Mark Pearson, Town Crier Mr Tony Nelson, and Mr Peter Moore, chairman of North Norfolk District Council.

"After inspecting a line-up of rolled-up trousers legs, she presented first prize to Sheringham man Clint Burton."

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Queen of Bakewell, Lauren Sutherill.

"We had some drunks sleeping it off in the car park. They emptied all the rubbish out of the bin to sleep on. They left their house keys and a tip for the cleaners too."

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Queen (elect) of Ipstones Agricultural Show, Sophie Bond accompanied by her retinue, Chief Attendant Lara-Mai Bennett, Attendants Zoe Reeves, Olivia Boothe, Evie Kelly, Nya Griffiths, Shannon Needham, Leanne Eyre, Flower Girl Poppy Davies, and Crown Bearer Charlie Hanford, preside over the prize giving ceremony compered by Mr Graham Watkins and Councillor Elsie Fallows who honoured Leek & Moorlands Queen Grace Whalley and her pageboy.

"The heavy horse section again attracted a very strong entry with competitors from all over the country. The Supreme Champion was won by T J Yates of Belper. Reserve Champion went to John Williamson of Macclesfield. The champion sheep award was won by Paul Johnson of Bignall End."

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Mr Alan Lonsdale of Chelmsford.

"I want to see the new Stars Wars film before I die."

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Introducing court Judges, Mayor Jane Chapman, Mr Tony Chapman, & Mrs Joyce House.

"There was still no escaping the great British weather."

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Queen of Great Dunmow, Lucy Bennett gives the Queen's speech, attended by Princess Eloise Harley & Princess Katie Chimes. They are accompanied by Mayor Phillip Milne & Town Crier Mr Richard Harris.

"The girls will represent the town for a year and attend other carnivals across Essex, beginning in June, and be given dresses and shoes to make them stand out at the parades."

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Rose Queen of Hale, Leoni Topping with consort Denby.

"She was driven through the village in an open top classic car. Seventy children followed behind in an open top bus and Rosebuds travelled in a trailer."

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Queen of Downham Market; Khloe Evans.; What do you believe happens to us after we die?

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May Queen of Ickwell, Katie Bryant.

"A rosy crown we twine for thee, of floraís richest treasure. We lead thee forth to dance and sing, to mirth and youthful pleasure. Take, o take, the rosy, rosy crown. Take, take the rosy, the rosy crown."

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Gawthorpe Maypole Maid of Honour, Lily-May Broadhead is conveyed to the crowning of Queen Shannon McGroggan by Edward F Box funeral directors and undertakers.

"Susan Walshaw, of the Gawthorpe Maypole Committee, said the fairground rides had been coming for nearly 140 years and hoped a solution could be found that wouldnít result in scrapping it. She said: ìI can understand what the residents are saying, and on occasions there has been trouble on the last night the fairground has run. But perhaps if the youths were stopped from coming in gangs it would help the situation. It seems to be gangs coming from other areas that cause the problemsî.

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Queen of Witham, Amy Chesson, Honorary Princess Ella Barden, Princess Cailey Hackett, and Princess Caitlyn Shaw.

"Majorettes, dance troupes and Brightlingsea Church Lads and Girlsí Brigade were also among the procession which took an hour to get around the town and back to the recreation ground."

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Princess of Brightlingsea, Skye Claydon.

"Majorettes, dance troupes and Brightlingsea Church Lads and Girlsí Brigade were also among the procession which took an hour to get around the town and back to the recreation ground."