Thursday, September 19, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Proserpine Girl Steals the Spotlight At Australia’s Royalty Pageant

A local girl from Proserpine, Matilda Braney, sparkled at Australia’s Royalty pageant (ARP) National Finals that were held in Melbourne earlier this month.

Not only has Matilda, obtained numerous beauty titles for her appearance in the ARP, she also has done incredible work in the local community to raise funds for Starlight Children's Foundation.

Matilda, alongside her aunty, raised funds for the foundation by selling chocolate in the mines. All proceeds from their sales went directly to the foundation.

Brooke Lee, Leader of the Etiquette and Runway workshop in Melbourne at the Australia’s Royalty Pageant National Finals stated that it was such a “Joy meeting all the finalists, and witnessing their confidence on stage,” which she commented was “nothing short of inspiring.”

“Every one of them should be incredibly proud,” Brooke added.

Matilda was awarded the titles, Miss Junior of Australia (2nd runner up), Australia’s Popularity Choice, Charity Queen for the Starlight Children’s Make a Wish Foundation and Best in Social Media.

Matilda enthused that she was proud of her achievements at the pageant especially considering it was her first ever pageant:

“I really enjoyed getting to know everyone, because there were so many different people there.”

“It was really great to hear everyone's unique stories, and everyone was really supportive.”

Fellow Whitsunday resident, Madison Richardson from Bowen also participated in Australia’s Royalty pageant (ARP) National Finals.

She was awarded Miss of Australia 1st Runner Up, My Sparkly Life Runner Up, Australia’s Print Model Runner Up, Australia’s Best Dress/Style and Australia’s Popularity Runner Up.

Matilda proud to have received her brand-new titles
The Girls celebrating their achievements at ARP
A lovely supportive atmosphere from the girls at ARP

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