Elizabeth Portugal Day 2026 Royal Family

The city of Elizabeth, NJ has officially elected its new Royal Family for Portugal Day 2026. The crowning ceremonies took place on Saturday, April 25, at the Portuguese Instructive Social Club (PISC).

This year’s theme honored April 25, 1974, the date of the Carnation Revolution, a pivotal moment in Portugal’s history. Contestants explored the revolution from different perspectives: the ‘Prince’ and ‘Princess’ categories highlighted influential figures, while the ‘Little Prince’ and ‘Little Princess’ categories reflected on everyday roles that shaped society. The ‘King’ and ‘Queen’ categories paid tribute to key locations and events of the revolution.

The 2026 Royal Family includes Maximus Martins as ‘Little Prince’, and Stephanie Laranjeira, as ‘Little Princess’. Liliana Silva, won ‘Princess’, and Jayden Barros, won ‘Prince’. Isabela Martins, was crowned ‘Queen’, and Andre Rodrigues, was named ‘King’.