KINGSTON, Jamaica — Twenty-three-year-old Danielle Cox says being crowned the 2026 Kingston and St Andrew Festival Queen is the fulfilment of a purpose years in the making, but more importantly, it represents the realisation of a dream her mother, Tenuke Doyley, was once unable to pursue.

Cox was crowned during the Kingston and St Andrew Festival Queen Coronation at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Sunday, June 28, following an eight-week programme that tested contestants in areas including public speaking, cultural awareness, interviews and community involvement.

Kai Wiggan finished as first runner-up, while Jeanae Robinson was named second runner-up. Cox will now represent Kingston and St Andrew in the National Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition later this year.