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The British Royals’ First Day in Malta
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh have begun their visit to Malta for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, joined by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. An official welcoming ceremony took place outside the San Anton Palace for the Queen and Prince Philip, presided over by President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca. Over 100 well-wishers gathered outside to see the couple, who lived in Malta in the early years … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Commonwealth of Nations, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Malta, President Coleiro Preca of Malta, State Visit, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales | 1 CommentCommonwealth Visits to Mark Diamond Jubilee Year
Buckingham Palace today released details of next year’s Commonwealth visits, which shall be taking place in conjunction with HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh will not be undertaking any overseas trips, instead focusing on the United Kingdom region. They will visit Wales, Scotland, the Midlands and East Anglia, the four corners of England as well as London. These visits will take place … Continue reading
Posted in The United Kingdom | Tagged Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Commonwealth of Nations, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Grenada, India, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Montserrat, Mozambique, New Zealand, Official Visit, Papua New Guinea, Prince Harry of Wales, Scotland, Singapore, Solomon Islands, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, The Bahamas, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Wales, Zambia | Leave a commentKing of Spain visits Malta for First Time
Yesterday afternoon King Juan Carlos of Spain arrived at Malta’s International Airport to start a two-day official visit. This is the first time that a Spanish Head of State visits the country. It was expected that Queen Sofia would be accompanying the King in this journey, however she cancelled at the last minute due an indisposition. His Majesty was welcomed by the President of the Republic of Malta, Dr. George … Continue reading
Posted in Spain | Tagged Juan Carlos I of Spain, Malta, Official Visit, Orders, President Abela of Malta | 3 Comments