High Commissioner’s brother-in-law’s band does Independence honours in London

As it happens, Winter Moods are not just one of Malta’s main musical acts. Their frontman is also the brother-in-law of the High Commissioner in London, Norman Hamilton.

Which perhaps accounts for the fact that Winter Moods, just fresh from playing a successful 30-year anniversary concert, will be “celebrating” Malta’s 41st anniversary of independence from British rule, at St James’s Church, Piccadilly.

Was it really that hard for Hamilton to pick a band whose vocalist does not share a direct bloodline with his wife? The ambassador really spoils his guests…