Grace Richardson 20, was crowned Miss England 2025 on November 21. Miss England London —

Grace Richardson, a 20-year-old musical theater student, has become the first ever openly lesbian winner of the Miss England beauty pageant.

On Thursday, Richardson, who was crowned at a ceremony in Wolverhampton, central England, on November 21, told CNN that it feels “incredibly empowering” to have been named Miss England.

Richardson is from Leicester, central England. Miss England

“It’s proved to me that with resilience and determination you really can achieve your dreams,” she said.

“Knowing that now I have the opportunity to use this platform to make a difference in our world and inspire younger generations, makes me feel stronger than ever,” Richardson added.

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