Road to Thailand: Danielle Latimer Takes Great Britain to the Miss Universe Stage

Miss Universe season has officially begun, and Great Britain’s Danielle Latimer is already making her mark. Now settled in Thailand for the 2025 competition, the 36-year-old photographer from Barry, Wales is showing exactly why she earned the Miss Universe Great Britain crown earlier this year.

From rehearsals to photoshoots and the whirlwind schedule that comes with Miss Universe, Danielle has stepped into the international spotlight with calm confidence and the grounded energy that made her a standout at home.

A Confident Arrival in Thailand

Danielle’s arrival was the perfect first impression—elegant, understated, and true to her personal style. She didn’t rely on theatrics; instead, she came across polished, warm, and effortlessly British. Pageant fans quickly took notice, many commenting on how refreshing her presence feels in a field that often leans toward high drama.

Even from the early days, it’s been clear she’s brought something different: maturity, kindness, and a sense of genuine ease.

Carrying a Message With Her Crown

While Miss Universe is full of glamour, Danielle has never been one to lead with the superficial. Her time in Thailand so far has centred on her message—championing confidence at any age and encouraging women to pursue goals long after the world tells them they’ve “missed their moment.”

During interviews and charity events, she’s been open about her work as a photographer and how it’s shaped her advocacy. She’s spoken about:

• Helping women see themselves in a new light

• Breaking down age barriers in pageantry

• Building confidence through creativity

• The importance of showing real, lived experience onstage

It’s a message that resonates—not just with the British audience supporting her from home, but with international fans discovering her for the first time.

Highlights From Her Journey So Far

Though the competition is only just unfolding, Danielle has already had several standout moments:

✨ Strong showings in rehearsals, where her professionalism has been obvious

✨ Beautiful early photos, showing how naturally she works the camera

✨ Warm connections with contestants, adding to her reputation as one of the friendliest delegates

✨ A composed first interview, where she spoke honestly and intelligently about her story

Without forcing anything or chasing attention, she’s becoming one of the contestants people are quietly impressed by.

Redefining What a Miss Universe Candidate Looks Like

At 36, Danielle brings something rare to the competition: real life experience. She’s a working woman, a creative, and someone who knows who she is—and it shows. Many fans have commented on how refreshing it is to see a contestant who represents women who don’t fit the traditional mould.

She proves that pageantry is no longer reserved for teenagers and early-twenties hopefuls. Confidence, purpose and personality carry far more weight—and she has all three in abundance.

What’s Ahead for Team Great Britain

Over the next days, Danielle will be preparing for some of the biggest moments of the Miss Universe calendar:

• National Costume

• Preliminary Evening Gown

• Swimsuit

• Further interviews

• Full-scale rehearsals for the live show

Each step brings her closer to the finals, and she continues to take it all in with gratitude and steady determination.

A True Representative of Modern Britain

Whether she’s onstage, in rehearsal, or mixing with contestants from around the world, Danielle’s presence speaks for itself. She embodies a modern Britain: creative, diverse, hardworking, and full of heart.

And as the Miss Universe journey continues in Thailand, she’s proving something important—

that there’s space on the global stage for women who bring life experience, passion and purpose, not just beauty.