Valentine Besard is the new Miss West-Vlaanderen. The Belgian regional pageant concluded with Besard securing the provincial crown, a victory captured in headlines across the region and watched closely by her partner, television and radio personality Ruben Van Gucht.
The Road to the Provincial Crown
The competition drew the top contenders from across the West Flanders province. It was not a simple coronation.
Reports from Focus en WTV confirm she successfully navigated the regional requirements to claim the title.
Van Gucht’s Reaction to the Win
Ruben Van Gucht did not hide his pride. Speaking to regional media outlets following the announcement, Van Gucht pointed to the effort behind the win, stating plainly that hard work always pays off.
The couple is no stranger to the spotlight. Their relationship is a frequent fixture in Flemish media, with Het Laatste Nieuws and De Morgen regularly tracking their public milestones and appearances.
National Promotions and Official Schedules
The victory shifts Besard’s focus toward the broader promotional responsibilities that accompany the title. She now moves toward regional and national duties.
The pageant’s governing organization is expected to release official appearance dates and schedules in the coming weeks. Updates will be available through local press portals and regional broadcast channels.
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