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King Conker of World Championships abdicates with 'great sadness'

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David Jakins sitting on a King Conker gold chair, with conkers on the back of it. A trophy is to his left. He is wearing a black bowler hat, yellow robes and conkers around his neck. He is sitting in a green tent with chairs behind him.

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King Conker of World Championships abdicates after two decades

Overview

David Jakins, known as King Conker at the World Conker Championships for the past 20 years, has announced his retirement due to reduced mobility. He is succeeded by Jim Packer as the new King Conker, while Jakins' daughter, Fee Aylmore, becomes Queen Conker. Organisers are also considering renaming the mascot titles in the future to avoid confusion with tournament winners.

Key points

  • David Jakins has stepped down as King Conker after serving as the honorary mascot for 20 years.
  • Jim Packer, chairman of the organising group, is taking over as the new King Conker.
  • Fee Aylmore, Jakins' daughter and the 2022 women's world champion, is the new Queen Conker.
  • Organisers stated that Jakins retired due to reduced mobility.
  • Jakins previously faced cheating allegations after winning the 2024 contest, though he was later cleared of any wrongdoing.
  • Organisers are looking for alternative, non-confusing names for the mascot roles in future.
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