Villa Guardamangia — Attraction in Pietà

Villa Guardamangia, nestled in Pietà, Malta, stands as a significant historical landmark due to its association with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Between 1949 and 1951, the royal couple resided in this 18th-century limestone villa while Prince Philip served with the Royal Navy. Notably, it is the only residence outside the United Kingdom that Queen Elizabeth II ever called home, offering her a period of relative normalcy away from royal duties. In October 2024, Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, visited Villa Guardamangia during a trip commemorating the 60th anniversary of Malta's independence. They became the first royals to visit the villa since 1951, touring the mansion currently under restoration and meeting individuals connected to its history.

Heritage Malta has also initiated community engagement efforts, including an open day in December 2021 to collect memories and items related to the villa's history, particularly focusing on the period when Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip...

Sadly the Villa is now a derelict shell of its once proud history. For us it was worth the visit at this moment in time to pay our respects to Queen Elisabeth 2nd, as she was laying in rest in England & we were here in Malta,it was just so nice to be at a place where she spent some happy years with her beloved Philip. We said a quiet prayer for her & left a delicate white rose amongst the wreaths at the entrance,, I know the Maltese government have plans to renovate the building and keep it as a museum to the Royals who called it home for a short time,, such a shame it was left to disintegrate over the years,,, God...

I placed a Sandringham shopping bag on step to show a visitor from Norfolk, England visited on Monday 29 April 2024. Very special place to visit and easy to find. I got the bus from Sliema to Valletta and got off at Kulleg bus stop. Crossed the road to walk up past the hospital and easy from there as it is not such a steep hill. A lot of renovation and the Maltese Government are funding the cost and works. Planned to open in 2027 as a Museum, possibly due to the extent of works probably longer. Enjoy, well...