Miss World 1953 was the third Miss World pageant, held on 19 October 1953 at the Lyceum Ballroom in London, United Kingdom. Denise Perrier of France won the title—the country's first and only Miss World win—and was the first winner to wear a Miss World sash. Fifteen countries participated; Ceylon, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Monte Carlo, and Norway made their debuts. The event was hosted by Eric Morley, and Ireland’s expected contestant withdrew due to illness.