A NEW queen has been selected for this year’s Romsey Carnival which will take place in the summer.

Judges, including Test Valley mayor Cllr Karen Hamilton and Romsey mayor John Parker, expressed their delight at the quality of all the entrants when selecting their Royal Party.

This was reflected in the fact they had difficulty in deciding the overall winner of the Junior Princess and it was decided to have both finalists to represent the committee.

The event, sponsored by David Wilson Homes, was held at the town hall, courtesy of Romsey Town Council.

The winners of the four categories are: Senior Carnival Queen Paula Bartlett, Carnival Queen Danielle Schroven, Senior Carnival Princess Ellie Luffman and Junior Carnival Princesses Mary Long and Katie-Ann Holloway.

The Royal Party will be crowned at the mayor’s picnic on Sunday, July 2.

The committee is currently planning events for the summer, starting on July 15, and during the winter months.