Traveling Queen, Maha Putri Mariam to Serve as Official Judge for Miss Universe Greece 2026

Athens, Greece - August 28, 2026 - GS Hellas, under the leadership of President and International Director of Miss Universe Greece Giorgos Kouvaris, proudly announces that Maha Putri Mariam Leonor Torres Mastura (Queen Maria), also known as "The Traveling Queen" will serve as an official judge for Miss Universe Greece 2026, the official preliminary to Miss Universe—the largest, most renowned, and most prestigious beauty pageant in the world.

This highly anticipated pageant is scheduled for September 26, 2026, bringing together international diplomacy and high fashion on one spectacular stage. For this prestigious event, Queen Mariam will wear an exclusive couture creation crafted by celebrated fashion designer Elena Tsiklou.

"It is a true honor to join GS Hellas for Miss Universe Greece 2026," said Queen Mariam. "Pageantry at this global scale is not merely about outer elegance; it is a powerful platform for leadership, cultural diplomacy, and human empowerment. I look forward to supporting these extraordinary women as they step into their purpose to inspire change worldwide."

Ahead of the pageant, Queen Mariam will arrive in Greece on September 17, 2026, joined by Bai Lola Smollen, We Care for Humanity (WCH) Regional Director for Las Vegas. Their arrival marks the launch of major philanthropic initiatives across the region, including the Philantourism Program and Global Santa, designed to foster international solidarity and support local communities.

The delegation's visit and humanitarian activities are coordinated in partnership with key WCH leadership in Greece, including WCH Ambassador to Greece Dr. Katerina Glykou Fotinia, WCH Country Director Jenny Michalopoulos, and WCH Greece member Olga Nikolaou.

Through this partnership, GS Hellas and We Care for Humanity unite the power of world-class pageantry and global advocacy to create a lasting humanitarian impact.