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During the 2011 Miss World Final in London, Nelson Mandela presented Miss World with a message read out by his Grandson, Chief Mandela.
‘It is indeed a proud moment for me to stand in front of you today to deliver a message of support from my grandfather Nelson Dalibhunga Mandela, former president of South Africa. Throughout his life, Nelson Mandela has supported many humanitarian action aimed at serving marginalized individuals and communities of our world. Nelson Mandela therefore salutes the Beauty with a Purpose programme which helps children worldwide and which also mobilizes young people to be involved in their own country with a useful purpose to assist disadvantaged children. He is sending his greetings and love to all the beautiful young women assembled here representing the 113 nations at this event. He wishes all of you luck. He would also like to extend a congratulatory message to the Beauty with a Purpose program as you celebrate your birthday and wishes that you grow from strength to strength as you continue with your work of empowering young people to be of service to their communities. We thank you.’
The Miss World Organisation is extremely grateful to Mandela for his kind words and continuous support. Nelson Mandela is a truly remarkable and caring man and we must thank him for inspiring us at Miss World and so many others in the world.
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MESSAGE FROM JULIA MORLEY