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.
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation
On 2nd June 1953 Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon, thus assuming the role of Head of the Commonwealth. Elizabeth ascended to the throne of these countries following the death of his father, King George VI. During the coronation ceremony, Queen Elizabeth swore an oath to uphold the law in his kingdom and take over the government of the Church of England.
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