The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh view artefacts linked to UK-Malta relations, including the letter from Queen Elizabeth II inaugurating the first parliament, during a visit to the National Library, in Republic Square, Valletta.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were in high spirits during the event tonight. READ MORE:The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh got into the festive spirit on day three of their visit to Malta - as they celebrated a King's Birthday Reception at the residence of the British High Commissioner this evening.Her husband Prince Edward, 60, too looked dapper in a chic black suit as he made a speech at the event - which was hosted for the royals to meet young people from across the country.
The Duke and Duchess of smiled animatedly as they were accompanied by representatives from Heritage Malta. Sophie, 59, beamed as she made a toast at the celebrations, sporting a colourful patchwork dress. Her husband Prince Edward, 60, too looked dapper in a chic black suit as he made a speech at the event
The Duchess accessorised her multi-patterned frock with scarlet heels and beaded bracelets, styling her blonde tresses in loose waves The Villa Guardamangia, was the former residence of the late Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, when they were a young married couple Duchess Sophie looked radiant in a floor length white chiffon gown, which was patterned with bright red poppies.Sophie carried a pair of stylish looking sunglasses in one hand, offering her protection from the bright Maltese sun.Meanwhile, Prince Edward looked dashing in a double breasted grey suit and a magenta tie to match the poppies flowing from Sophie's skirt.
During their visit, the Edinburghs met Elizabeth Pule whose mother, Jessie, was a housekeeper when the late Queen and Philip lived in the villa. The couple touched down in the European nation on Monday to mark the 60th anniversary of the island's independence. the late Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, lived in the villa between 1949 and 1951 while the prince was stationed in Malta as a serving Royal Navy officer, and they returned to the villa to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary in 2007
Princess Elizabeth smiling happily as, with the Duke of Edinburgh, she enjoys the sunshine of Malta. Picture dated 1949 They also visited the National War Museum, walking past a plaque where the late Queen Elizabeth II 'took the salute of the Mediterranean fleet before entering the harbour' in 1950. The couple arrived at Auberge de Castille on Monday to meet Prime Minister Robert Abela and his wife, Lydia Abela
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