Apart from her many other attributes, our gracious new President has the most beautiful name to conjure with. It sounds nice and rather grand and also epitomises our strong links with Europe: Marie Louise from France, Coleiro from Portugal and Preca from Spain, possibly Italy.

The last word of her name implies prayer, so may I wish her all the best in her entreaties on our behalf.

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