8th Baron of Budaq and 8th Marquis de Piro. Served as a gunner in the 2nd A.A. Regiment of the Royal Malta Artillery (Africa Star, 1939 - 1945 Star, War Medal 1939 - 1945, Victory Medal) during World War II.
Took home movies of Queen Elizabeth when the then-princess moved to Malta with Prince Philip when he was stationed there in 1949. He represented the Nobility of Malta at her coronation.