IN the Queen's Diamond Jubilee year, Okehampton Carnival Committee is looking for royalty of its own — a carnival prince and princess.

The committee is looking for boys and girls between the ages of five and eleven years old on carnival day, Saturday October 20, to enter the contest and get the chance to wave a royal hand to the crowds.

Carnival queen entries are also required. Entrants must be 12 years of age or older on carnival day.

Entries for both competitions should be handed in to Krafty Cards in Red Lion Yard. All entrants must provide their names, age, addresses and a contact telephone number for all entrants. For entrants under the age of 16, parents must indicate consent by signing the entrant's entry slip.

The closing date for entries is noon on Friday May 25.

Further information is available from Stan Stormont on 07880 537946 or Karen Penna on 01837 659638.