MOST little girls dream of being a princess ... and for her kindness and hard work, ten-year-old Megan Crolla has been given a right royal honour.
Megan was chosen to become this year's Waltham May Queen by her school, Waltham Leas Academy.
The May Queen tradition has been running for more than 14 years in the village.
And Megan couldn't be prouder at receiving the crown. A special ceremony was held at All Saints' Church, Waltham, in glorious sunshine.
She said: "I am really proud I have been chosen.
"All my family were there to see me being crowned, which was really nice. It was a great day."
"I have been chosen for being nice and helping others as well as working hard at school.
"I am really looking forward to doing everything the May Queen does."
The Reverend Elsie Butler oversaw the handover ceremony to Megan from last year's recipient, Bethany Ariey.
She said: "It's a big honour for the girls to be crowned.
"They are chosen by the school for being nice girls.
"Bethany really enjoyed it, she did a great job and I'm sure Megan will really enjoy it, too.
"The May Queen duties will include opening all village and church fetes and events.
"Megan's first job will be to open the Waltham Village Summer Fair."
Her father Peter Taylor said: "She looks like a princess in her dress. I am very proud of her.
"Its fantastic to see your child being recognised for being really nice and polite.
"It's so nice to hear people think your daughter is a lovely girl. It's a fantastic achievement for her."
ON THE WEB: What traditions do you enjoy? Are there any you think should be resurrected, like this May Queen ceremony in Waltham?
Have your say by visiting www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk and posting a comment on this article or by e-mailing viewpoint@grimsbytelegraph.co.uk
