State of Malta
The State of Malta (), commonly known as Malta, was the predecessor to the modern-day Republic of Malta. It existed between 21 September 1964 and 13 December 1974.

The Crown Colony of Malta became independent under the Malta Independence Act 1964 passed by the British Parliament. Under the new Constitution of Malta, approved in a referendum held in May of that year, Queen Elizabeth II became Queen of Malta (). Her constitutional roles were delegated to the Governor-General of Malta. Between 1964 and 1974, Elizabeth II visited Malta once, in November 1967.
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Republic of Malta
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Crown Colony of Malta
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British Parliament
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Constitution of Malta
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Queen Elizabeth II
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Queen of Malta
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Governor-General of Malta
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State of Malta
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21 September 1964
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13 December 1974
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1964
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1964
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1974
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November 1967
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