Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh begin four-day royal visit

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh arrive in Malta to mark 60 years of independence

A small crowd gathered outside the Auberge de Castille, the prime minister’s office in the capital, in anticipation of the royal arrival. Members of the public in Malta cheered as the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh arrived to meet the island country’s prime minister and his wife in the capital. A small crowd gathered outside the Auberge de Castille, the prime minister’s office situated on Valletta’s highest point, in anticipation of the royal ar…

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh begin four-day royal visit

President Myriam Spiteri Debono welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at the Presidential Palace in Valletta on Monday, as the British royals began a four-day visit to mark the 60th anniversary of Malta’s independence.The Duke and Duchess are also meeting Prime Minister Robert Abela on Monday.It is the first visit by members of the...

Duchess of Edinburgh and Prince Edward make announcement after royal 'snub'

The Duchess of Edinburgh and Prince Edward have made an announcement, shortly after suffering a "snub" from a royal lady-in-waiting.Buckingham Palace confirmed the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are travelling to Malta today and returning on Thursday.The trip is intended to mark the 60th anniversary of Malta’s independence.This is the first royal visit to Malta since Prince Edward, Duke of Kent visited in November 2018.Sophie, 59, and Edward, 60,…

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to visit Malta to mark 60 years of independence

Edward and Sophie will spend four days on the island, carrying out a packed schedule of engagements.