The President of Malta George Vella and Mrs Miriam Vella left Malta this morning for the United Kingdom, where, among other engagements, they will be visiting Maltese patients and their relatives.

Accompanied by John Huber, Chairman of the Administrative Board of The Malta Community Chest Fund (MCCF), the President and Mrs Vella will visit several hospitals in London where they will meet doctors and consultants treating Maltese patients.

They will also visit the Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus in London and the patients currently residing in the apartments of the Puttinu Cares Foundation in Sutton.

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

The President and Mrs Vella will return to Malta on Thursday, 30 November 2023.