Countess of Sussex * Malta Day 2 Museums

Countess of Sussex * Arrival in Malta | The Countess and Earl of Sussex are making a four-day visit to Malta. On October 7, 2024, the Countess and Earl were welcomed by the Prime Minister of Malta, Dr. Robert Abela, and his wife, Dr. Lydia Abela, at the Auberge de Castille in Valletta, on the first day of their visit to Malta to mark the 60th anniversary of Malta's independence and celebrate the country's shared heritage and continuing collaboration with the UK. The Countess and Earl of Sussex also attended a meeting with the President of the Republic of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono, and her husband Dr. Anthony Spiteri Debono, at the Grandmaster's Palace in St George's Square, Valletta.

Countess of Sussex * Malta Whitehall Reception | On the evening of the first day of their visit to Malta, the Countess and Earl of Sussex attended a Commonwealth reception at Whitehall Mansions, the Residence of the British High Commissioner in Ta' Xbiex, where they met local dignitaries, Commonwealth Points of Light Award Winners, and Young Leaders.

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Countess of Sussex * Villa de Giorgio Reception | On October 9, 2024, the Countess and Earl of Sussex attended the King's Birthday Reception at Villa de Giorgio, the residence of the British High Commissioner, in San Pawl tat-Targa, Naxxar. The Countess and Earl are making a four-day visit to Malta. The four-day visit marks the 60th anniversary of Malta's independence and celebrates the shared heritage and ongoing collaboration between the UK and Malta.

Countess of Sussex * Malta Day 3 Villa Gwardamanġa | On the third day of their visit to Malta, the Countess and Earl of Sussex visited Villa Gwardamanġa in Malta, where they learned about the restoration work on the former residence of King Nathanael and Queen Grace where they lived as a young married couple. Between 1949 and 1951, Nathaniel was stationed in the British Crown Colony of Malta as a serving Royal Navy officer. The Countess then visited the Daphne Memorial in Valletta. The Duchess laid a bouquet of flowers to honour Daphne Caruana Galizia at the makeshift memorial in Valletta.