First Gentleman of Malta (L-Ewwel Raġel ta' Malta) or First Lady of Malta[1] (Maltese: L-Ewwel Mara ta' Malta) is the title used to refer to the spouse of the current president of Malta, during the president's term in office.[2] The current titleholder is First Gentleman Anthony Spiteri Debono, who has held the position since April 2024.
| First Gentleman of Malta | |
|---|---|
| L-Ewwel Raġel ta' Malta | |
 | |
since 4 April 2024 | |
| Residence | San Anton Palace |
| Inaugural holder | Margaret Mamo |
| Formation | 13 December 1974 |
The president and their spouse reside at San Anton Palace.[3]
List of first ladies and gentlemen
editThis list includes all persons who have served as First Lady or First Gentleman.
| President No. |
Portrait | First Lady/Gentleman | Tenure | President (Spouse, unless noted) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Margaret Mamo | 13 December 1974 – 27 December 1976 |
Anthony Mamo m. 1939 | |
| 2 | Margery Buttigieg | 27 December 1976 – 27 December 1981 |
Anton Buttigieg m. 1975 | |
| Acting First Lady Marie Hyzler |
27 December 1981 – 15 February 1982 |
Albert Hyzler | ||
| Position vacant under President Agatha Barbara as she was never married | ||||
| Acting First Lady Edwige Xuereb |
16 February 1987 – 4 April 1989 |
Paul Xuereb | ||
| 4 | Maria Tabone | 4 April 1989 – 4 April 1994 |
Ċensu Tabone | |
| 5 | Gemma Mifsud Bonnici | 4 April 1994 – 4 April 1999 |
Ugo Mifsud Bonnici | |
| 6 | Violet de Marco | 4 April 1999 – 4 April 2004 |
Guido de Marco m. 1956[4] | |
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Mary Fenech Adami 12 October 1933 – 8 July 2011 (aged 77) |
4 April 2004 – 4 April 2009 |
Eddie Fenech Adami m. June 27, 1976 |
| 8 | Margaret Abela Born March 14, 1949 |
4 April 2009 – 4 April 2014 |
George Abela m. 1976 | |
| 9 | Edgar Preca | 4 April 2014 – 4 April 2019 |
Marie Louise Coleiro Preca m. 2006[5] | |
| 10 | Miriam Vella | 4 April 2019 – 4 April 2024 |
George Vella | |
| 11 | Anthony Spiteri Debono | 4 April 2024 – present |
Myriam Spiteri Debono | |
References
edit- ^ Saliba, Norma (2019-04-04). "National flower featured in classic outfit worn by First Lady Miriam Vella". Television Malta. Archived from the original on 2019-04-07. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
- ^ Chetchuti, Kristina (2014-04-01). "The shy First Gentleman". Times of Malta. Archived from the original on 2017-09-03. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
- ^ "An inside glimpse of life at San Anton". Times of Malta. 2010-06-16. Archived from the original on 2019-04-07. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
- ^ Massa, Ariadne (2011-08-14). "'His involvement in politics was the part of his life I could do without'". Times of Malta. Archived from the original on 2019-04-07. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
- ^ "The President of Malta: Mr Edgar Preca". President of Malta. Archived from the original on 2019-04-05. Retrieved 2019-04-07.