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A transgender woman was crowned Miss Universe Netherlands for the first time … making history in the Dutch country.
22-year-old Rikkie Valerie Kolle won the pageant Saturday July 9, 2023 — which effectively makes her Miss Netherlands … and which will send her on to compete in the upcoming Miss Universe competition later this year … where women from all over the world will fight for the crown.