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Grace Richardson: First Out Lesbian Miss England Winner

11/29/2025

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Grace Richardson, a 20-year-old musical theater student from Leicester, became the first out lesbian winner of Miss England on November 21 in Wolverhampton.
The win is empowering; she aims to inspire younger generations.
Richardson initially hesitated to discuss her sexuality but shared her coming-out story during the judging panel interview.
She plans to use her platform for positive impact and will compete in Miss World next year.

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Grace Richardson, a 20-year-old musical theater student from Leicester, became the first out lesbian winner of Miss England on November 21 in Wolverhampton.
The win is empowering; she aims to inspire younger generations.
Richardson initially hesitated to discuss her sexuality but shared her coming-out story during the judging panel interview.
She plans to use her platform for positive impact and will compete in Miss World next year.