President Myriam Spiteri Debono, together with her husband, Dr Anthony Spiteri Debono received a courtesy call at the Presidential Palace in Valletta, from Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.

The President discussed the excellent bilateral ties between Malta and the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and the deep connection that exists between Malta and the British Royal family. 

Their Royal Highnesses recalled their previous visits to Malta and the personal connection of the late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with the Maltese islands and its people, having spent her first years of marriage living on the island in Villa Gwardamangia. 

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are currently in Malta to inaugurate the new headquarters of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award in Malta. The award, founded by the late Prince Philip, has benefitted countless generations of young people.