A group of islands in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Sicily. In 1814 Malta became part of the British Empire and was used as the basis of exchange and as a headquarters for the fleet. The colony includes islands of Malta, Gozo, and Comino. Malta gained independence from Britain in 1964 and in 1974 became a republic.
Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth
King George VI became king after the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in december 1936. Her coronation took place on may 12, 1937, the date previously intended for Edward's coronation. In throughout the British Empire is emitted stamps to celebrate the event.
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