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Grace Richardson is the first openly lesbian Miss England, using her platform to inspire others and promote openness, crowned at a ceremony in Wolverhampton.
- On November 21, Grace Richardson, 20-year-old musical theatre student, won the Miss England beauty pageant as its first openly lesbian titleholder in Wolverhampton, central England.
- Facing the judges, Richardson chose to disclose her sexuality during the judging-panel interview after considering not mentioning it, saying it was important to show she is proud of herself.
- The winner said resilience and determination showed that you can achieve your dreams, and the Miss England platform lets Grace Richardson inspire younger generations and feel stronger than ever.
- She will now compete at the Miss World pageant next year, as Miss England, advancing her onto the international stage.
- Richardson said sexuality has no direct relevance to her Miss England role, and speaking openly can help normalise a gay woman in that position and inspire women who might be inspired to use their voices.
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Grace Richardson, a 20-year-old musical theatre student, has become the first openly lesbian winner of the Miss England Beauty Contest.
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Laminute.infoThe 20-year-old musical student returned to CNN on her choice to tell "the story of her coming out" during the competition.
For the first time in its history, a Miss England beauty queen who is attracted to her own gender has been chosen. Winner Grace Richardson has admitted that she was initially unsure about sharing her sexual orientation, but has no regrets about doing so.
First Openly Gay Woman Is Crowned Miss England
The Genius Media Shocker As First Openly Gay Woman Is Crowned Miss England Shocker As First Openly Gay Woman Is Crowned Miss England The first openly gay Miss England pageant winner says she is “in shock” following her win last week, five years after coming out and facing homophobic bullying at school. Grace Richardson, 20, took home the title at the Miss England 2025 competition on Friday, […] www.thegeniusmedia.com.ng
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