'I remember happy days here with Prince Philip when we were first married' 💓
The couple lived in Malta in the early years of their marriage June 12, 2019 - 11:05 BST Ainhoa Barcelona The sprawling villa in Malta that the Queen and Prince Philip used to live in has gone on sale for just over £5m. The royals lived at Villa Guardamangia, a palazzo-style mansion located on the outskirts of the Maltese capital Valletta, during the early years of their marriage. Estate agents Homes of Quality has put the property on the market for €5.95m, roughly £5.3m.
With six bedrooms, three bathrooms, a grand "sala nobile" living room plus "various guest/servant quarters," the villa – which spans over 1,560sqm – has "great historical value," they said. Despite the price, its opulence has faded into dilapidation in recent decades, with images showing overgrown gardens and a weathered facade.Her Majesty has always spoken fondly about her love of the Mediterranean country and the happy years she spent there.
During a trip to Malta in 2015, she recalled: "Visiting Malta is always very special for me. I remember happy days here with Prince Philip when we were first married." She and the Duke were also presented with a watercolour picture of Villa Guardamangia by former Maltese president Marie Louise Coleiro.
Lady Pamela Hicks, who was one of the Queen's bridesmaids, has also previously explained why Her Majesty fell in love with Malta. "The Princess really loved Malta because she was able to lead a normal life, wander through the town and do some shopping," she told the Daily Mail. "It was the only place that she was able to live the life of a naval officer's wife, just like all the other wives.
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