The Miss Queen Portugal organization hosted the coronation ceremony for the 10th edition of the national pageant on 10th April 2022 in Castro Daire where delegates from all over the country competed for the coveted title. At the end of the event, Maria Rosado of Ribatejo was crowned as Miss Queen Portugal 2021 and won the opportunity to represent Portugal at Miss Earth 2022.

Miss Queen Portugal 2021 Maria Rosado’s court includes –

First runner-up - Soraia Barbosa representing Viana Do Castelo

Second runner-up - Inês Fernandes representing Braga

Third runner-up - Esmeralda Moreira representing Porto

The newly crowned queen took to her social media to express her gratitude as she shared, “I still can't believe it was real and that I became the Miss Queen Portugal 2021. It was the result of a lot of work, dedication, humility and love for the contest. Without you and your support none of this would have been possible, your help gave me strength, claw and motivation to fight for myself, for us and for ours district.”

She also thanked the organization directors for all the support, patience, attention and teachings, that she shared, “I will take with me for life, now it's time to focus on the Miss Earth competition and, honoring the responsibility of having Portugal on my chest.”

Maria succeeded Miss Queen Portugal 2020 Gabriella Rodriguez for the title, to whom she also dedicated a message, “To Miss Queen Portugal 2020, thank you for being an inspiration, which I rely on every day, I will honor the beautiful reign you developed.” Gabriella represented Portugal at Miss Earth 2021 virtual pageant but remained unplaced at the end.