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A student at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth will serve as the 2026 Queen of Carnival.
Kelsey Grace French is from a family whose association with the Rex organization dates from 1889.
The 21-year-old finance student's grandmother served as Queen in 1959, her grandfather reigned as Rex in 2007, and other relatives have served on the court.
French is the daughter of William French, a Rex lieutenant and the organization's historian.
This year's king of Carnival is Merritt Lane, President and CEO of Canal Barge Company.
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