A beauty queen from Rickmansworth has reached the final of the Miss England competition.

Charlotte White, of Ebury Road, will be travelling to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry for a two-day competition on Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14.

More than 50 girls will be competing in the final.

The competitors have been fundraising for Beauty with a Purpose. In 2014, Ms White raised more than £3,000 for the charity.

Charlotte White, 23, said: “I can’t wait. It doesn’t feel real at all at the moment.

“On the Saturday, there will be the Eco Round. This is a fun round where the judges see the girl’s creativity. We have to design an outfit or dress made out of recyclable products. This year’s theme is James Bond.

“There is also a Talent Round. All of the girls have been asked to make a Video 2 minutes long.

“Out of 52 girls competing, there will be a top 10 and then the top 3 will perform on the night of Miss England on the 14th August.

“Definitely not what most of the population believe as many of the public are stuck with the stereotype of the 70's pageants.”