CHUDLEIGH’S Carnival Royalty float has enjoyed an incredible season on the south Devon circuit – its most successful year since 2008.

The float, Candy Queen, for which the queen’s and attendants’ costumes were made by Monty Beale, took nine trophies including the South Devon Carnival Association Royalty Float presented for the first time this year.

Pictured holding the cups are carnival queen Ella Carnell (centre) with her attendants left to right: Mia Bearne, Molly-Anne Mahon, Ruby Mole, Shakeira Muttu, Isabelle Mills and Keira Bearne.