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71-year-old grandmother to make history at Miss Great Britain beauty pageant
Overview
Ann Marie Harper, a 71-year-old grandmother from Prestwick, Ayrshire, is set to become the oldest contender in the 81-year history of the Miss Great Britain beauty pageant. Competing in the Classic category for women over 45, she aims to promote age positivity and show that older women should not feel they are disappearing.
Key points
- Ann Marie Harper is 71 years old and will be the oldest national finalist in the 81-year history of Miss Great Britain.
- She qualified for the final after winning Ms Ayrshire GB Classic in June.
- The national final takes place at The Athena in Leicester on 16 October, featuring fashion, swimwear, evening wear, and interviews.
- If she wins, she will also become the first Scot to claim the Classic title.
- She is fundraising for the Ayrshire-based Community Led Action Support Project, which helps people aged 50 and over.
- She also launched her own cosmetics brand five years ago and reached the top 16 for the competition's talent award with an ice-skating submission.