Miss World 2022 Karolina Bielawska returns home


Almost 2 weeks after winning the 70th Miss World pageant in Puerto Rico, Karolina Bielawska has returned to her home country.

Fresh from London, the 23-year-old Polish beauty arrived at Warsaw Chopin Airport on Sunday, March 27. She was warmly received by her friends, family, and members of the media in an evening of emotions and joy.

The next day, a press conference was held in Poland's capital city which was also attended by Miss Polonia organizers and Miss World CEO Julia Morley.

Karolina was crowned Miss World last March 16 and brought home her country's second Miss World title after 33 years.

Photos: Miss World, Miss Polonia / Instagram

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