As the royal visit starts today, the Times of Malta yesterday published a selection of photos sent in our by our readers, portraying various aspects of the Queen’s links with Malta.

Twice lucky: Joseph Mizzi of Valletta can boast of meeting the British monarch twice. His first royal encounter was during the 1992 State visit – her first in 25 years – while Queen Elizabeth was walking along Valletta’s Republic Street. In 2005, when Her Majesty visited the island on the occasion of the Commonwealth Summit, Mr Mizzi once again lined up along the capital’s main thoroughfare. Brandishing a photo of their first encounter, he managed to attract the Queen’s attention, and she stopped for a few seconds to thank him for his courtesy. Photos: Joe MizziTwice lucky: Joseph Mizzi of Valletta can boast of meeting the British monarch twice. His first royal encounter was during the 1992 State visit – her first in 25 years – while Queen Elizabeth was walking along Valletta’s Republic Street. In 2005, when Her Majesty visited the island on the occasion of the Commonwealth Summit, Mr Mizzi once again lined up along the capital’s main thoroughfare. Brandishing a photo of their first encounter, he managed to attract the Queen’s attention, and she stopped for a few seconds to thank him for his courtesy. Photos: Joe Mizzi

On April 2, 1951, nine-year-old George Vella Muskat (seen clapping while being held back by a police officer) managed to get a glimpse of the royal couple in their open-top car during a day visit to Gozo. The picture, taken next to Villa Rundle in Victoria, was published the following day by the Maltese daily Il-Berqa. Five decades later, on June 3, 2003, Mr Vella Muskat (named after King George VI) found himself on a commemorative stamp (inset) marking the 50th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation. Photo: George Vella MuskatOn April 2, 1951, nine-year-old George Vella Muskat (seen clapping while being held back by a police officer) managed to get a glimpse of the royal couple in their open-top car during a day visit to Gozo. The picture, taken next to Villa Rundle in Victoria, was published the following day by the Maltese daily Il-Berqa. Five decades later, on June 3, 2003, Mr Vella Muskat (named after King George VI) found himself on a commemorative stamp (inset) marking the 50th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation. Photo: George Vella Muskat

On July 5, 1968, a young Prince Charles visited the Malta Trade Fair in Naxxar, where he was shown around by J.M. Cuschieri, president of the Trade Fair Corporation. Apart from the Maltese pavilion, the Prince of Wales also toured the British and Australian stands. Photo: Alfred CuschieriOn July 5, 1968, a young Prince Charles visited the Malta Trade Fair in Naxxar, where he was shown around by J.M. Cuschieri, president of the Trade Fair Corporation. Apart from the Maltese pavilion, the Prince of Wales also toured the British and Australian stands. Photo: Alfred Cuschieri

Left: A poster issued in 1953 on the occasion of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II from the private collection of Philip Agius.Left: A poster issued in 1953 on the occasion of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II from the private collection of Philip Agius.

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