Upon the end of British rule and the creation of the State of Malta in 1964, this office was replaced by the governor-general, who represented the British monarch and not the government of the United Kingdom as did the governor.

The office of Governor-General was itself abolished in 1974 and replaced by the post of president when Malta became a republic.

1820, Major-General Sir William Hutchinson served as lieutenant governor.

[1] After the death of the Marquess of Hastings in 1826, the British government decided to downgrade the post of Governor to Lieutenant-Governor, with a reduced allowance.

Sir Frederick Ponsonby was formally designated Lieutenant-Governor and Commander of the Malta Garrison.