First trans woman to be crowned Miss Netherlands

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22-year-old model, Rikkie Valerie Kolle, made history on Sunday by becoming the first trans woman to be crowned Miss Netherlands.

A beaming Kolle received her crown from predecessor Ona Moody and reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel.

Taking to Instagram, Kolle shared pictures of her crowning moment writing: “I did it!”

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The title cements her spot as a contestant for the coveted 72nd Miss Universe title.

Kolle is the second trans woman to participate in, and win, a national beauty pageant. In 2018, Angela Ponce became the first trans woman in the world to win a beauty title when she was crowned Miss Spain.