Emelia, from York, earned the title as part of the Little Miss Teen Great Britain competition and will now represent the city at the national grand final. Her journey has not been without challenges, having faced bullying about her appearance, but the competition has helped her rediscover her confidence. Emelia said: "Being crowned Little Miss York 2026 has given me so much confidence. "I’m so excited to represent York in the Grand Final and can’t wait to meet all the other finalists." The national grand final will bring together young girls from across the UK to compete for the national title during a weekend focused on confidence, achievement, and friendship.