Rikkie Valerie Kollé  become Miss Netherland 2023

Rikkie Valerie Kollé has become the first transgender woman to be crowned Miss Netherlands 2023. images instagram

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The Miss Universe competition has allowed transgender contestants since 2012.

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The Miss Universe competition has allowed transgender contestants since 2012.

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