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City's Grace becomes first openly gay Miss England

Leicester Mercury

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November 25, 2025

'PROUD OF HISTORIC AND SIGNIFICANT WIN'

- By STAFF REPORTER

City's Grace becomes first openly gay Miss England

INSPIRATION: Grace Richardson has been crowned Miss England MISS ENGLAND LTD

A WOMAN from Leicester has made history by becoming the first openly gay Miss England.

Miss Leicestershire Grace Richardson, 20, said she is “immensely proud” of her significant win, which marks a historic and inspirational moment for the competition.

She was crowned at the Grand Station Wolverhampton last week after a series of qualifying competitions.

A competition spokesman said: “After winning Miss Leicestershire 2024 and reentering this year, winning Miss East Midlands 2025, Grace continued to shine throughout the national stages.

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