A transgender girl has been topped as Miss Universe Netherlands for the primary time.

Rikkie Kolle, 22, took the highest prize on the pageant on Saturday, July 8, basically making her the de facto Miss Netherlands.

She will now come up in opposition to girls from the world over as they battle it out to be topped Miss Universe later this 12 months

Kolle will compete in El Salvador in December, the place she would be the first trans girl to characterize the Netherlands.

The final trans contestant in Miss Universe was Angela Ponce in 2018.

The Miss Universe Netherlands judges stated Kolle "shined" all through the pageant.

Announcing the victory on Instagram, they commented: "This finalist shined throughout the show and has also made the greatest progress along the way.

"She has an iron robust story with a transparent mission. The jury is satisfied that the group will take pleasure in working with this younger girl."

The Miss Universe final will see 90 women competing against each other. They will have to make personal statements, give in-depth interviews, and work their way through the evening gown and swimwear gowns to win the coveted crown.

Kolle said she "cherished each second" of competing. In a translated Instagram publish, she stated: "It's's unreal however I get to name myself @missnederland 2023. It was an academic and delightful journey my 12 months cannot be damaged anymore.

"I'm so proud and happy I can't even describe it. Making my community proud and showing it can be done.

"And sure I’m trans and I wish to share my story however I’m additionally Rikkie and that’s what issues to me. Did this by myself and cherished each second of it."