When Kaiane Aldorino was named Miss World 2009, it was a crowning moment for the whole of Gibraltar, helping raise awareness of the Rock internationally. It was the first time a local girl had reached the competition final and businesses were urged by government to close for at least two hours so staff could welcome her home. Thousands flocked to the airport and lined the streets to see her open-top car cavalcade.

It was quite simply the biggest thing for years to have happened in this small community that saw an immense public outpouring of pride in the success of the 23-year-old hospital worker. Miss Gibraltar's success has been made all the more poignant since she replaced Miss Russia and was succeeded by Miss USA, both large countries. Even UK newspapers took the opportunity to hail it a "British" victory!