Master Corporal Manuel Alcantara Turner on Tuesday 20 August became the first British Army soldier to win the Mr England competition.
He is one of the soldiers of the British army who served at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Master Corporal Manuel Alcantara Turner of the Coldstream Guards was crowned Mr England in Leicester on 20 August, becoming the first soldier to win the title. The 22-year-old won the competition ahead of 150 other contestants after a final round that included a runway show, a fashion shoot and an interview with Miss England Mila Magee, according to the magazine. Telegraph: .
After winning the competition, the British nevertheless announced Telegraph: “All I want to do is give my life for England, so I think it’s a real credit to Mr. England.” Before adding: “It’s an absolute honor to win this competition. I will represent my country well and I hope I will make everyone proud.”
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Born in Newcastle
Manuel Alcantara Turner, now 22, was born in Newcastle. He joined the army at 16 and is stationed at Victoria Barracks near Windsor Castle, where Prince William, his partner Kate Middleton and their children live.
The young soldier has already performed ceremonial duties at the last parade of Queen Elizabeth’s colors to mark her platinum jubilee in June 2022. He also attended her funeral in September 2022, but also the coronation and coronation of King Charles III. Queen Camilla in May 2023. Manuel Alcantar Turner was also sent several times in missions to Kenya and taught the Ukrainians. On Instagram, the British regularly publishes the moments of his life, outside of work, but also during the mission.
As for the rest, his next mission will be to represent his country at the Mr. World finals to be held on November 23 in Phan Thiet, Vietnam. In this regard, the young man said: “I consider myself quite a charismatic person. I know my colleagues are happy for me and I have discussed it with them, so taking time off for that purpose will not be a problem.” Before graduation. “My ambitions. Serve my country. This has always been my ambition and always will be.
Source: Le Figaro
