OKAY, HERE’S THE STORY

Set the scene.

In 1951, Princess Elizabeth visited the home of lace merchant Ġuseppa Debrincat in Sannat.

Here’s the twist.

She watched local lace-makers at work and received a piece of lace.

Why it still matters.

A marble plaque remembers the visit. Look beyond famous visitors: whose patient handwork made the occasion possible?

🧠 One to think about +

What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.