State of Malta

      State of Malta
      Stat ta’ Malta
      Commonwealth Realm
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      		1964–1974 →
      Flag Coat of arms
      Motto
      "Virtute et Constantia"
      "[By] virtue and constancy"
      Anthem
      L-Innu Malti
      The Malta Hymn
      Royal anthem
      God Save the Queen
      Location of the State of Malta in Europe.
      Capital Valletta
      Languages English
      Maltese
      Government Constitutional monarchy
      Monarch
       -  1964–1974 Elizabeth II
      Governor-General
       -  1964–1971 Maurice Henry Dorman
       -  1971–1974 Anthony Joseph Mamo
      Prime Minister
       -  1964–1971 George Borg Olivier
       -  1971–1974 Dom Mintoff
      Historical era Cold War
       -  Independence 21 September 1964
       -  Republic 13 December 1974
      Currency Pound Sterling (1964–1972)
      Maltese Lira (1972–1974)

      The State of Malta, sometimes known unofficially in common parlance as Malta, was a predecessor to modern-day Malta. It 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 1964; the Republic of Malta came into existence on 1 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:

      1. Sir Maurice Henry Dorman (21 September 1964 - 4 July 1971)
      2. Sir Anthony Mamo (4 July 1971 - 13 December 1974)

      The following held office as prime minister (and head of government) of the State of Malta during this period:

      1. George Borg Olivier September 21, 1964 1964-21 June 1971
      2. Dom Mintoff 21 June 1971-13 December 1974

      Elizabeth II visited Malta in 1967 in her capacity of Queen of Malta.

      Following the abolition of the Commonwealth Realm, former Governor-General Sir Anthony Mamo became the first President of Malta.

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