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Thank you to all the organisers of @cutitout2019 for hosting such an important event today. It was an honour to be representing @missgb_official whilst being involved alongside my @missinternationalcurve @ukgalaxypageants @pureinternationalpageants sisters helping to tackle knife crime in my hometown of Croydon. Thank you for having me x Kat ~ #MsGreatBritainFinalist2020 Sponsored by @ridge_radio #RoadToMsGB #Kat4MsGB2020 #MsGreatBritain #MsGB2020 #GB2020 #BeGreat #pageantsisters #cutitout2019 #SelhurstPark #croydonunitestogether #croydon #southlondonandproud #southlondon #southeastlondon #croydonborough #KatHenry #MsGB (at Selhurst Park Football Stadium) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx58D30pxNu/?igshid=n0p5vsyf0odc

Yesterday was blinkin awesome! The National Prom Show was a brilliant event and I was honoured to have been invited as a VIP. Thank you @thenationalpromshow Just look at this beautiful backdrop by @emmalouiseevents 🥰😍🤩 #MsGreatBritain2021 #KatHenry #MsGB #MsGreatBritain #missgreatbritain #emmalouiseevents #thenationalpromshow #nationalpromshow #balloonarch #balloons (at The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcvDlWLM5iD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Wishing all the birthday love to Our Queen @aprilbanbury Hope you have an amazing birthday full of fun and all the love 😘😘😘 #birthdaylove #MsGB #msgreatbritain2021 #msgreatbritain2020 #aprilbanbury #kathenry #missgreatbritain #Queens #birthdaycelebrations #birthdaygirl #crowning #sisterqueen #myqueen https://www.instagram.com/p/Cae0X3CsKIj/?utm_medium=tumblr

A whole month has passed since I was crowned your Ms Great Britain. What a month it has been and we still have so much more to cram into October. So far I have travelled to Cyprus, Swindon, Leicester, London, Southampton & Wales to attend events, support charities and to help fundraise for some very deserving causes. This weekend I'm heading to Blackpool for @missteengreatbritain and then next weekend I'm off to Malaga for @zumba ZIN Academy Spain. I am so proud to have this title, my plan for my reign is to evoke positive change within society, to shatter negative stereotypes and to inspire others to follow their wildest dreams. To be a leader, a mentor, a game-changer. To be a voice for those who are not strong enough to speak for themselves but also to be an amplifier for those who's voice alone is not loud enough. Crowning me not only made history but I will endeavour to make sure that representation is not just tokenism but it is normalised and far more commonplace going forward. Kat Ms Great Britain 2021/22 @missgb_official #MsGreatBritain2021 #KatHenry #MissGreatBritain #MsGB #MissGB #GreatBritain #pageantgirl #Queen #pageantqueen (at Moredon Community Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVTzYp3KxN0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Over the last few years as more women of colour are crowned here in the UK within the Pageant community, I have found myself amongst conversations surrounding how worthy said contestants are to hold English/British/UK titles. Now...these conversations are not to be taken lightly. Questioning the validity of someone's ability to represent an area/region/country based on the colour of their skin is not a discussion I expect to be hearing in this day and age. The United Kingdom is just that. A United Kingdom of people of all different races, heritages and cultures. A true melting pot of people, many of which are born in the UK. We as a country should be proud of how truly multicultural we are. As a British born woman to two British parents who were not born in the UK, I should not have to prove my worth to represent my country because I am a woman of colour. I should not have my worth or ability questioned because of the colour of my skin. I should be treated fairly and equally. I am immensely proud to be British, this is my home but make no mistake...I am also very proud of my roots. My nationality may well be British 🇬🇧 but I am also proud to be South African 🇸🇸 & Mauritian 🇲🇺 We should do more to embrace multiculturalism as the world is truly a mix of all different ethnicities and nationalities and in my opinion diversity doesn't dilute Britain; it makes it Greater! Kat Ms Great Britain 2021/22 👗 : @grass_fields #MsGreatBritain2021 #KatHenry #grassfields #MsGB #MsGreatBritain #MissGreatBritain #africanprint #fashion #GreatBritain (at Great Britain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CU4ZnudM-q6/?utm_medium=tumblr

We did it! We have made history. I am the very first plus size woman to take home the prestigious title of Ms Great Britain. Not only am I flying the flag for representation of all bodies, shapes, sizes and abilities but also for people of colour and women of Asian descent in leadership roles. I have joined a very small contingent of women of colour who have held a Miss Great Britain title. Only one black woman has ever held this title, Anita St. Rose back in 1996. I make the 2nd woman of Asian descent to hold the title after Preeti Desai was appointed as Miss Great Britain back in 2006. Thank you @saffy67 for the facts. This level of representation may be a small step but it helps to pave the way for greater inclusion and diversity within both the media and the pageant community in the years to come. I am honoured to be the voice for the unsung. I will never stop pushing for equality and true integration for all within society today. This shift-change is a powerful step forward. It allows for more people to feel seen, heard, understood and worthy in a world where there is so much pressure to be something else to be successful. Some may call this placement "tokenism" but everything has to start with baby steps and I am proud to be one of those stepping stones if we can break the mould going forward. I hope that people see me and look past my skintone, my size, my weight and see my heart, my dedication and resilience to fight for what is right. All I ask is that people take some inspiration from the fact that despite adversity I have overcome so much and I am still standing. If I can do this then I truly believe that you can too. There is more than enough space at this table for us all to rise and when I rise, we all rise together. Kat ~ Your Ms Great Britain 2021/22 📸 : @graham.stone.photography #representationmatters #KatHenry #MsGreatBritain2021 #missgreatbritain #msGB #MsGB2021 #ukpageantry #diversity #inclusion #equality #BeGreat (at Athena Leicester) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUJG0TEqMIz/?utm_medium=tumblr

Touchdown at @ramadaencoreleicester 1 more sleep!! @missgb_official #MsGreatBritainFinalist2021 🇬🇧 #KatHenry #msgreatbritain2021 #MsGreatBritainFinalist2021🇬🇧 #MsGB #MsGB2021 #BeGreat #TeamKatHenry #RoadToMsGreatBritain2021 #leicester #claireabella #unionjack #GreatBritain (at Ramada Encore Leicester) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT201_yMZXO/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sending huge amounts of love to my awesome sponsors @ridge_radio for my making my journey towards @missgb_official possible. They are so supportive of everything I do and I cannot thank them enough for putting up with me chasing my dreams. I will make you proud! #RidgeRadioUK #SponsoredbyRidgeRadio #MsGreatBritainFinalist2021🇬🇧 #MsGreatBritainFinalist2021 #MsGB #MsGreatBritain2ndRU #MsGB2021 #pageantsponsor #sponsorlove #begreat #KatHenry (at Novotel Leicester) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSRFsOHsAyD/?utm_medium=tumblr