President George Vella to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

President of Malta George Vella, accompanied by Mrs Miriam Vella, left Malta on Saturday morning to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

The funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey on Monday, 19^th September.

While the President is in London, Professor Frank Bezzina will serve as Acting President of Malta.

President Vella is expected to arrive back in Malta on Tuesday, 20^th September.