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Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil: The World's First Openly Gay Prince and LGBTQ+ Advocate
Pride and Prejudice: Indian royal Manvendra Singh Gohil on being the world’s first openly gay prince
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Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, the first openly gay prince in the world, faced severe backlash from his family and society after coming out in 2006. Despite his struggles, he has become a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in India, promoting acceptance and fighting against conversion therapy.
- 01Prince Manvendra came out as gay in 2006, facing immediate backlash including death threats and disownment by his mother.
- 02He is a leading advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in India, establishing a refuge for at-risk LGBTQ+ individuals.
- 03Despite initial hostility, he has witnessed a gradual shift in societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ individuals in India.
- 04In 2013, he married DeAndre Richardson, marking a positive turn in his personal life.
- 05Prince Manvendra is actively involved in eradicating conversion therapy and promoting acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights.
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Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, born into a royal family in Gujarat, India, is recognized as the world's first openly gay prince. His journey began in the early 2000s when he realized his sexuality but faced severe repercussions from his traditional family, including attempts at conversion therapy. After coming out publicly in 2006, he was met with both international acclaim and local hostility, including death threats and disownment by his mother. Despite these challenges, he has emerged as a significant figure in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in India, establishing a refuge for at-risk individuals and advocating against conversion therapy. In 2013, he married DeAndre Richardson, finding personal happiness after years of struggle. While India has made strides in LGBTQ+ rights, including the decriminalization of homosexuality in 2018, Prince Manvendra acknowledges that much work remains to combat ongoing prejudice and promote acceptance.
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Prince Manvendra's advocacy has contributed to a gradual shift in societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ individuals in India.
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