Margaret Abela
Margaret Abela | |
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| Born | March 14, 1949 Valletta, Malta |
| Occupation | Administrator |
| Years active | Administrative work at Old University of Malta and Abela Advocates |
| Known for | First Lady of Malta |
Margaret Abela (born 14 March 1949) is married to George Abela, the eighth president of Malta, and held the role of First Lady of Malta throughout his presidency.
Education
Her early education commenced under the guidance of Franciscan nuns at Pilar School in Valletta. She completed her primary schooling at St. Elmo Primary School, followed by secondary studies at Maria Assunta Secondary and Technical School located in Ħamrun.
Early life
Following her academic pursuits, she engaged in full-time administrative work at the Old University of Malta in Valletta, subsequently continuing at the Tal-Qroqq campus in Msida. After marrying, she took on administrative responsibilities within Abela Advocates, the legal practice initially led by her husband and later by their son, Robert Abela.
Personal life
Margaret and George Abela were wed on 23 May 1976 and have two children: Robert and Maria. Robert assumed office as Malta’s 14th Prime Minister of Malta on 13 January 2020.
In July 2025, the couple was involved in a vehicular accident in Fgura that resulted in one death and another individual sustaining critical injuries. Both Margaret and George were released from hospital approximately one week after the incident.
Interests and social contributions
She actively contributed to the community of Tarxien Parish by teaching catechism classes to children preparing for their First Holy Communion.
Foreign honours
- : Awarded First Class of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana on 31 May 2012 (series 989, number 98)