A post shared by Christopher Hamblin (@christopherlhamblin)Latrice Royale, whose real name is Timothy Wilcots, has earned a huge following thanks to his appearances on RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Royale first came to prominence on season four in 2012, where she placed fourth. She then appeared on the first (2012) and fourth (2018) seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.More recently, Royale was cast as one of the queens on the HBO series, We’re Here.
She, Sasha Velour, Jaida Essence Hall and Priyanka replaced original hosts Bob the Drag Queen, Shangela, and Eureka. Even before Drag Race, Wilcots cultivated Royale and established a following in the clubs and cabaret bars.
Born February 12, 1972, he was raised in Compton, Los Angeles. He first performed as Royale in the mid-90s at the Copa Night Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and his career snowballed from there.