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9-year-old Arianna Challenger of the Paix Bouche Primary School was crowned carnival princess 2O26

02 February 2026
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So 9-year-old Arianna Challenger of the Paix Bouche primary school was crowned carnival princess 2O26, at Windsor Park stadium last night.

The first runner-up was Shanelle Benjamin of the Woodfordhill primary and Fanaye’ Shillingford of Bagatelle Primary.

The carnival princess took awards for Best talent, Best costume and Best in costume.

First runner-up received awards for Miss Intelligence, best party dress and best in party dress.

Miss Photogenic and Miss Congeniality awards went to  Fanaye’ Shillingford of Bagatelle primary and Peoples choice award went to Shanelle Benjamin of Woodfordhill Primary.

Carnival princess Arianna Challenger spoke to reporters

Carnival princess Arianna Challenger of Paix Bouche primary