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11 July 2022 1:43 PM

‘Inspirational’ Norwich boy overwhelmed by reaction to wearing a dress to prom

According to Korben's mum, Nina, he'd said he wanted to go to prom in a dress when he was12.

By Alastair James

Words: Alastair James; pictures: Twitter/@thisisneenz

A 16-year-old boy from Norwich has said he has been overwhelmed by messages of support after he wore a dress to prom.

Korben turned up to his high school prom at Archbishop Sancroft High School in Harleston in a glittery red sequin tuxedo dress to cheers from his fellow pupils and teachers. After images were shared online he was swarmed with messages hailing him as an inspiration. 

The BBC quotes Korben as saying of the reaction: “To be called an inspirational person is everything I could ask for. All the comments have been really, really lovely – and I’ve loved having the opportunity to show people you can express yourself. I’ve loved it. I’m going to cherish it forever.”

On Twitter Korben, who goes by the name Miss Frou Frou as a drag queen added: “I cannot thank everyone enough for the love and support – it means so much. I am so grateful, fortunate and blessed!”

Tweeting images of Korben in the dress his mum, Nina Green, explained he had wanted to go to prom in a dress since the age of 12. 

“Four years later we made it happen. I’m so incredibly #proud of him for being true to himself & the reception he got from his whole school was incredible,” she added before asking what Drag Race‘s Michelle Visage and Pose‘s Billy Porter thought of it. 

Michelle Visage replied: “Ohhhhhhhh yes! You are an amazing beautiful mom and your child is a STAR”

Among those to comment with their praise and love were Dr. Ranj Singh who said: “🙌🏾🌈” while Ian ‘H’ Watkins from Steps retweeted the images saying: “LOVE!! ❤️❤️❤️”

Nina told the BBC they had heard from a 32-year-old man who wanted to wear a dress to a ball. “After seeing Korben he’s decided to go for it,” she said.

Korben told the broadcaster he was thankful to previous generations of LGBTQ people who paved the way for him to be himself. 

“They are so brave, so courageous, and they are the people we need to remember.”

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