Margaret Abela

Margaret Abela (born 14 March 1949) is the wife of the 8th President of the Republic of Malta, George Abela and hence served as First Lady of Malta during his tenure.[1]

Margaret Abela
First Lady of Malta
In role
4 April 2009  4 April 2014
PresidentGeorge Abela
Preceded byMary Fenech Adami
Succeeded byEdgar Preca
Personal details
Born
Margaret Cauchi

(1949-03-14) March 14, 1949
Valletta
NationalityMaltese
Spouse(s)George Abela (1976–present)
Children2
ResidenceMarsascala, Malta

Personal life

She married George Abela on 23 May 1976 and they have two children, Robert and Maria.[2] Robert Abela was sworn in as the 14th Prime Minister of Malta on 13 January 2020.[3]

Education

She started her elementary education with the Franciscan nuns at the Pilar School in Valletta, she completed her primary education at St. Elmo Primary School and her secondary education at Maria Assunta Secondary and Technical School in Hamrun.

Early life

On completing her studies, she worked on a full-time basis in the administration department of the Old University of Malta in Valletta, and later on at Tal-Qroqq, Msida.

After she got married, she carried out administrative work at the Abela Advocates law firm run by her husband and subsequently also by her son, Robert Abela.

Interests and social contributions

For years, she was socially involved in the Tarxien Parish community, where she used to give catechism lessons to children preparing for their First Holy Communion.

Honours

Foreign honours

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References

Honorary titles
Preceded by
Mary Fenech Adami
First Lady of Malta
2009–2014
Succeeded by
Edgar Preca
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