Miss World 2014 : Schedule of events

NOVEMBER 20-21

Contestant arrivals.

The 64th edition of the oldest, largest and most prestigious international beauty pageant - MISS WORLD - has commenced. Women from across the globe are arriving in London to vie for the presitigious title. Megan Young of the Philippines will crown her successor at the end of the event on December 14, 2014.

NOVEMBER 22

Talent & Dances of the World Audition

Miss Philippines, Valerie Weigmann celebrated her birthday.

NOVEMBER 23

Service Of Unity and Special Memorial Tribute for Maria Jose Alvarado †

The competition changed gears as the girls set out to London at the Gibson Hall for the "Service of World Unity, Love, Thanksgiving, and Remembrance". Given the recent tragedy in Honduras, the event was also set up to honour the life of Miss Honduras María José and her sister Sofía Trinidad Alvarado.

Sports and Fitness Challenge

NOVEMBER 24

Diner at Planet Hollywood, Miss Colombia Jessica Leandra celebrated her birthday.

The restaurant brought in a fabulous chocolate cake to mark the occasion, before the ladies explored the memorabilia from famous hollywood moments throughout the restaurant.

After dinner it was a quick walk down the street to Her Majesty's Theatre to see The Phantom of The Opera, now in its 28th year and still going strong. Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Her Majesty's Theatre was where the show started, and has now been recreated round the world.

After the spellbinding performance, the contestants were invited to meet the cast and crew of the show, a very special occasion not often extended to guests. Words of advice were given to those contestants who have hopes of a career on the stage.