Miss World 1988, the 38th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 17 November 1988 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK. The winner was Linda Pétursdóttir (''Queen of Europe'') from Iceland. She was crowned by Miss World 1987, Ulla Weigerstorfer of Austria. Runner-up was Yeon-hee Choi (''Queen of Asia'') representing Korea and third was Kirsty Roper from the United Kingdom. The Miss World 1988 was hosted by Peter Marshall (UK broadcaster), Peter Marshall, who has hosted other Miss World competitions such as Miss World 1986, and Alexandra Bastedo, with musical performances by Koreana (band), Koreana and 1970s American pop musician Donny Osmond.

Results

Placements

Continental Queens of Beauty

Contestants

84 countries participated in Miss World 1988.

Notes

Debuts

Returns

*Last competed in Miss World 1956, 1956: ** *Last competed in Miss World 1964, 1964: ** *Last competed in Miss World 1968, 1968: ** *Last competed in Miss World 1971, 1971: ** *Last competed in Miss World 1985, 1985: ** ** *Last competed in Miss World 1986, 1986: ** **

Withdrawals

* lost its Miss World franchise. * lost its national pageant franchise to send delegates to Miss World and to Miss Universe. *

References

External links

Pageantopolis – Miss World 1988
{{Miss World 1988 delegates Miss World 1988 in London 1988 beauty pageants Beauty pageants in the United Kingdom Events at the Royal Albert Hall November 1988 events in the United Kingdom