Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh Visit Historic Malta Villa

Prince Edward and Sophie return to Villa Guardamangia, where Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip once lived, to witness ongoing restoration efforts.

Villa Guardamangia, a significant site for the British royal family, is undergoing restoration funded by the Maltese government.
Edward and Sophie, Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, are the first royals to visit the villa since Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip lived there from 1949 to 1951.
The visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of Malta's independence, highlighting the shared history between Malta and the UK.
During their visit, Edward and Sophie recreated a famous photograph of the late Queen and Prince Philip on the villa's rooftop.
The villa, once a haven of normalcy for the future Queen, is being transformed into a tourist attraction, emphasizing its historical significance.