I’m ready to hand over my crown: Mrs. World Caroline Jurie

Mrs. World Caroline Jurie announced today that she is willing to hand over her crown following the recent controversy at Mrs Sri Lanka 2020 beauty pageant.

Issuing a video statement explaining her stand on the issue, Ms Jurie said it is her purpose to mentor and work with Mrs. Sri Lanka and give her best, to see her reach her greatest potential, so that Sri Lanka has a fair chance to win the crown for this country and Mrs. Sri Lanka.

“As Mrs. World, my purpose is to make sure she has an equal opportunity. This is why I fought for what was right for all the other contestants on the 4th of April, for all of them to have an equal opportunity because I saw, from the beginning, of how tainted the entire pageant judging was,” she said in the statement.

"Even after I hand over the crown, my commitment to my purpose will continue, despite my commitments to my family life. It is not about when I handover the crown, but how I use the crown to serve a greater purpose to the world I live in and represent, as the Mrs. World 2020 title holder."

"It is unfortunate that I have burst some bubbles, created a conversation and even a debate about class and values that a queen wearing a crown should stand for. If class is defined by how one behaves in the public eye, I will let you draw the conclusions to that. But if class is also defined by how you behave when no one is watching you, and what values you stand by, I believe this is the true test of character."

"Even if I had to lose class for the values I stand for, I believe I am serving the purpose the Mrs. World crown stands for. Values are deep-rooted. They cannot be measured by outer appearance or monetary value. I believe this is the distinct dierence between Class and Values."I stand for values, even if it means I have to stand alone."

"We often hope for change. We want to change systems, and to let equality shine through. But we stop at taking action. When we have to stand for something, and even if it means we have to stand alone, we must find the courage to do so."

"What we fear most are the things we risk losing. If we have to lose something to give an opportunity to another woman to compete on a stage that is equal and fair to all, we must take that stand. After all, one fair chance is all she needs."