State of Malta
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The State of Malta, also known simply as Malta, was a predecessor to modern-day Malta
and an independent state that existed between 21 September 1964 and 13 December 1974.
When British rule ended in 1964, Malta was given independence as a commonwealth realm, in which the state existed until the promulgation of the 1974 constitution. This occurred on 27 April 1960; the Republic of Malta came into existence on 1st July 1974.During the commonwealth realm phase, the British monarch remained head of state
of Malta (Reġina ta' Malta), and was represented in Malta by a governor-general
. The following governors-generals held office in Malta during the dominion period:
The following held office as prime minister
(and head of government
) of the State of Malta during this period:
Following the abolition of the Commonwealth Realm, former Governor-General Sir Anthony Mamo
became the first President of Malta.
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
and an independent state that existed between 21 September 1964 and 13 December 1974.
When British rule ended in 1964, Malta was given independence as a commonwealth realm, in which the state existed until the promulgation of the 1974 constitution. This occurred on 27 April 1960; the Republic of Malta came into existence on 1st July 1974.During the commonwealth realm phase, the British monarch remained head of state
Head of State
A head of state is the individual that serves as the chief public representative of a monarchy, republic, federation, commonwealth or other kind of state. His or her role generally includes legitimizing the state and exercising the political powers, functions, and duties granted to the head of...
of Malta (Reġina ta' Malta), and was represented in Malta by a governor-general
Governor-General
A Governor-General, is a vice-regal person of a monarch in an independent realm or a major colonial circonscription. Depending on the political arrangement of the territory, a Governor General can be a governor of high rank, or a principal governor ranking above "ordinary" governors.- Current uses...
. The following governors-generals held office in Malta during the dominion period:
- Sir Maurice Henry DormanMaurice Henry DormanSir Maurice Henry Dorman, GCMG, GCVO was the representative of the British Monarchy in Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Sierra Leone, and Malta. He studied at Cambridge University. He served in Sierra Leone from 1956 until 1962, for which he was knighted in 1957...
(21 September 1964 - 4 July 1971) - Sir Anthony Joseph Mamo (4 July 1971 - 13 December 1974)
The following held office as prime minister
Prime minister
A prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. In many systems, the prime minister selects and may dismiss other members of the cabinet, and allocates posts to members within the government. In most systems, the prime...
(and head of government
Head of government
Head of government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is often styled prime minister, chief minister, premier, etc...
) of the State of Malta during this period:
- George Borg Olivier September 21 1964 1964-21 June 1971
- Dom MintoffDom MintoffDom Mintoff is a Maltese politician, journalist and architect, who served as leader of the Labour Party from 1949 to 1984, Prime Minister of Malta from 1955 to 1958 and again, post-Independence, from 1971 to...
21 June 1971-13 December 1974
Following the abolition of the Commonwealth Realm, former Governor-General Sir Anthony Mamo
Anthony Mamo
Sir Anthony Joseph Mamo, OBE, QC was the first President of Malta and previously served as the last Governor-General, representing Elizabeth II as Queen of Malta, when the country was a Commonwealth realm...
became the first President of Malta.
See also
- Governor-General of MaltaGovernor-General of Malta-Governors of Malta, 1813-1964:*Lieut.-General Sir Thomas Maitland *General Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings *Major-General Sir Frederick Cavendish Ponsonby *Lieut.-General Sir Patrick Stuart *Right Honourable Richard More O'Ferrall -Governors of Malta, 1813-1964:*Lieut.-General...
- Queen of MaltaQueen of MaltaThis title of Queen of Malta was held by Elizabeth II between September 21, 1964 and December 13, 1974, following Malta's independence from the United Kingdom....
- Dom MintoffDom MintoffDom Mintoff is a Maltese politician, journalist and architect, who served as leader of the Labour Party from 1949 to 1984, Prime Minister of Malta from 1955 to 1958 and again, post-Independence, from 1971 to...
- Elizabeth II
- George Borg Olivier
- Maurice Henry DormanMaurice Henry DormanSir Maurice Henry Dorman, GCMG, GCVO was the representative of the British Monarchy in Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Sierra Leone, and Malta. He studied at Cambridge University. He served in Sierra Leone from 1956 until 1962, for which he was knighted in 1957...
- Anthony Joseph Mamo