Rikkie Valerie Kolle Makes History as First Transgender Miss Universe Netherlands

Rikkie Valerie Kolle, a transgender woman, has been crowned Miss Universe Netherlands, making history in the country. The 22-year-old will represent the Netherlands in the upcoming Miss Universe competition, becoming the first trans woman from the Netherlands to do so. The pageant will be held in El Salvador in December. This follows a trend of more trans women participating in national Miss Universe pageants, with the new owner of the Miss Universe organization being transgender herself. Kolle expressed her excitement on social media and is looking forward to the upcoming competition.