Maria III of Portugal
| Maria III | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Queen of Portugal | |
| Reign | 5 June 2016 - present |
| Acclamation | 15 June 2016 |
| Predecessor | Joseph II |
| Born | Maria José Isabel Pedro Alfonso de Saxe-Coburgo-Gota e Bragança 8 July 1978 |
| Spouse | Donato Cortes (m. 2009) |
| Issue | |
| House | Braganza |
| Father | Joseph II |
| Mother | Isabel Rocha |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Maria III (Portuguese: Maria José Isabel Pedro Alfonso de Saxe-Coburgo-Gota e Bragança; born 8 July 1978) is Queen of Portugal. The only child and daughter of King Joseph II and Queen Isabel, she ascended to the throne on 5 June 2016 following her father's passing, becoming the third Portuguese queen regnant in almost 190 years since the reign of Queen Maria II.
A successful Olympian in her youth, Maria was a prolific swimmer for Portugal over a decade-long career, during which she won various medals at the Olympic tournaments as well as other international swimming competitions, including the FINA World Aquatics Championships and the European Aquatics Championships. In the meantime, despite her preoccupation with sports, Maria also saw much progress academically, having graduated with a bachelor's degree and later a master's degree in economics from the University of Porto.
In 2009, she married Portuguese lawyer, Donato Cortes, with whom she had two sons, namely João, Duke of Braganza and Infante Diogo.
Early Life
Olympic Career
Reign
Personal Life
Titles & Honours
- 8 July 1978 - 20 January 1997 Her Royal Highness Infanta Maria of Portugal
- 20 January 1997 - 5 June 2016 Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Braganza
- 5 June 2016 - Present Her Majesty The Queen of Portugal