State of Malta

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State of Malta
1964–1974
Flag Coat of arms
parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Queen
• 1964–1974	Elizabeth II
Governor-General
• 1964–1971	Maurice Henry Dorman
• 1971–1974	Anthony Mamo
Prime Minister
• 1964–1971	George Borg Olivier
• 1971–1974	Dominic Mintoff
Legislature	Parliament
Historical era	Cold War
• Independence	21 September 1964
• Republic	13 December 1974
Currency	Sterling (1964–1972) Maltese pound (1972–1974)
Preceded by Succeeded by Crown Colony of Malta Malta

The State of Malta (

. It existed between 21 September 1964 and 13 December 1974.

The

. Between 1964 and 1974, Elizabeth II visited Malta once, in November 1967.

Governors-general

The following governors-general held office in Malta between 1964 and 1974:

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

Prime ministers

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

1. Giorgio Borġ Olivier
   (21 September 1964 – 21 June 1971)
2. Dom Mintoff (21 June 1971 – 22 December 1984)

Transition to republic

On 13 December 1974, following amendments to the Constitution by the

.

References

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• "Malta Independence Act 1964". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
• "MALTA INDEPENDENCE BILL (Hansard, 28 July 1964)". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). 28 July 1964. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
• "MALTA REPUBLIC BILL [LORDS] (Hansard, 5 May 1975)". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). 5 May 1975. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
• "MALTA REPUBLIC BILL [H.L.] (Hansard, 20 March 1975)". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). 20 March 1975. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
• "Malta Republic Act 1975". Legislation.gov.uk. 1974-12-13. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
• "Malta: Polity Style: 1964-2017". Archontology.org. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
• "Malta: Heads of State: 1964-1974". Archontology.org. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
• "Malta: Governors-General: 1964-1974". Archontology.org. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
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