King George V and Queen Mary visit Malta
1912
25 January 1912
25/01/1912
King George V was no stranger to Malta. As a young man, he served for many years under the command of his uncle, Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, who was stationed at Fort St Angelo.
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25 January 1912
King George V and Queen Mary visit Malta
After visiting India, on their way back to England, King George V and his wife Queen Mary made a stop in Malta. They entered the Grand Harbour on the 24th of January 1912 on board the Royal Yacht HMS Medina, where they were welcomed by a crowd of people on the bastions.
The next day, Thursday 25 January, King George V planned a visit to the Cottonera Military Hospital where he made his descent at St Lawrence’s wharf and was courteously greeted.
