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RC11ECB65C50 The Maltese Falcon, a luxury sailing yacht, is seen in Villefranche-Sur-Mer, on the French Riviera, France, October 19, 2018. Picture taken October 19, 2018. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

RC148988FC10 The Maltese Falcon, a luxury sailing yacht, is seen in Villefranche-Sur-Mer, on the French Riviera, France, October 19, 2018. Picture taken October 19, 2018. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

RC1BD9208A00 A privately-owned Dassault Falcon 7X business jet aircraft is seen after it was blown off the airport apron and into an adjacent building as strong winds hit the Maltese islands, according to local media, at Malta International Airport in Luqa, Malta, December 27, 2017. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

RC1D110119D0 A privately-owned Dassault Falcon 7X business jet aircraft is seen after it was blown off the airport apron and into an adjacent building as strong winds hit the Maltese islands, according to local media, at Malta International Airport in Luqa, Malta, December 27, 2017. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RC1D6CCF75F0 A privately-owned Dassault Falcon 7X business jet aircraft is seen after it was blown off the airport apron and into an adjacent building as strong winds hit the Maltese islands, according to local media, at Malta International Airport in Luqa, Malta, December 27, 2017. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RC11F20B1A30 A privately-owned Dassault Falcon 7X business jet aircraft is seen after it was blown off the airport apron and into an adjacent building as strong winds hit the Maltese islands, according to local media, at Malta International Airport in Luqa, Malta, December 27, 2017. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RC1ED2787200 A privately-owned Dassault Falcon 7X business jet aircraft is seen after it was blown off the airport apron and into an adjacent building as strong winds hit the Maltese islands, according to local media, at Malta International Airport in Luqa, Malta, December 27, 2017. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RC11A7BF8CC0 A privately-owned Dassault Falcon 7X business jet aircraft is seen after it was blown off the airport apron and into an adjacent building as strong winds hit the Maltese islands, according to local media, at Malta International Airport in Luqa, Malta, December 27, 2017. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RC112F8CE880 A privately-owned Dassault Falcon 7X business jet aircraft is seen after it was blown off the airport apron and into an adjacent building as strong winds hit the Maltese islands, according to local media, at Malta International Airport in Luqa, Malta, December 27, 2017. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RC1737690200 A privately-owned Dassault Falcon 7X business jet aircraft is seen after it was blown off the airport apron and into an adjacent building as strong winds hit the Maltese islands, according to local media, at Malta International Airport in Luqa, Malta, December 27, 2017. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RC180026E970 A privately-owned Dassault Falcon 7X business jet aircraft is seen after it was blown off the airport apron and into an adjacent building as strong winds hit the Maltese islands, according to local media, at Malta International Airport in Luqa, Malta, December 27, 2017. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RC1CF4C13190 A privately-owned Dassault Falcon 7X business jet aircraft is seen after it was blown off the airport apron and into an adjacent building as strong winds hit the Maltese islands, according to local media, at Malta International Airport in Luqa, Malta, December 27, 2017. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RC1323EC23B0 A privately-owned Dassault Falcon 7X business jet aircraft is seen after it was blown off the airport apron and into an adjacent building as strong winds hit the Maltese islands, according to local media, at Malta International Airport in Luqa, Malta, December 27, 2017. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

GM1E69Q0AS801 An F16 Falcon fighter plane of the Royal Netherlands Air Force releases flares while performing during the Malta International Airshow over Malta International Airport outside Valletta September 25, 2010. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi (MALTA - Tags: TRANSPORT MILITARY IMAGES OF THE DAY) MALTA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN MALTA

GM1E59603TQ01 A Harris Hawk named Jesse rests on the arm of its owner Lawrence Formosa at a falconry demonstration during International Vulture Awareness Day, outside Zurrieq, on the southern coast of Malta, September 5, 2009. Members of the Fridericus Rex Malta Falconers, which is affiliated to the International Association for Falconry and the Conservation of Birds of Prey, took part in the event to raise awareness on the need to protect vultures around the world. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi (MALTA ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY) MALTA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN MALTA

GM1E59603S001 A Harris Hawk named Jesse rests on a railing overlooking the Blue Grotto at a falconry demonstration during International Vulture Awareness Day, outside Zurrieq, on the southern coast of Malta, September 5, 2009. Members of the Fridericus Rex Malta Falconers, which is affiliated to the International Association for Falconry and the Conservation of Birds of Prey, took part in the event to raise awareness on the need to protect vultures around the world. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi (MALTA ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY) MALTA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN MALTA

GM1E59603RW01 A barn owl flies at a falconry demonstration during International Vulture Awareness Day, outside Zurrieq, on the southern coast of Malta, September 5, 2009. Members of the Fridericus Rex Malta Falconers, which is affiliated to the International Association for Falconry and the Conservation of Birds of Prey, took part in the event to raise awareness on the need to protect vultures around the world. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi (MALTA ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY) MALTA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN MALTA

GM1E59603IK01 A Harris Hawk named Jesse flies at a falconry demonstration during International Vulture Awareness Day, outside Zurrieq, on the southern coast of Malta, September 5, 2009. Members of the Fridericus Rex Malta Falconers, which is affiliated to the International Association for Falconry and the Conservation of Birds of Prey, took part in the event to raise awareness on the need to protect vultures around the world. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi (MALTA ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY) MALTA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN MALTA

GM1E59602G501 A barn owl eats a chick's leg while resting at a falconry demonstration during International Vulture Awareness Day, outside Zurrieq, on the southern coast of Malta, September 5, 2009. Members of the Fridericus Rex Malta Falconers, which is affiliated to the International Association for Falconry and the Conservation of Birds of Prey, took part in the event to raise awareness on the need to protect vultures around the world. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi (MALTA ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY) MALTA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN MALTA

GM1E5751RD901 The Maltese Falcon, a clipper luxury yacht owned by U.S. venture capitalist Tom Perkins, sails out of Valletta's Grand Harbour July 5, 2009. At 289.1 feet (88 metres), the vessel is one of the largest privately-owned sailing yachts in the world.REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi (MALTA SOCIETY SPORT YACHTING) MALTA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN MALTA

GM1E56U004D01 A policewoman uses a mobile phone to take photos of a Maltese falcon as it rests on its perch on a display stand during the agricultural festival of Mnarja in Buskett Gardens outside the town of Rabat in central Malta, June 29, 2009. Mnarja, also known as the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, is the most important date in the Maltese folklore diary. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi (MALTA IMAGES OF THE DAY ANIMALS SOCIETY) MALTA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN MALTA

GM1E56T1UF201 A Maltese falcon rests on its perch on a display stand during the agricultural festival of Mnarja in Buskett Gardens outside the town of Rabat in central Malta, June 29, 2009. Mnarja, also known as the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, is the most important date in the Maltese folklore diary. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi (MALTA ANIMALS SOCIETY) MALTA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN MALTA

GM1E49S0LT901 The Maltese Falcon, a clipper sailing luxury yacht owned by U.S. venture capitalist Tom Perkins, sails the San Francisco Bay September 27, 2008. At 289.1 feet (88 metres), the vessel is one of the largest privately-owned sailing yachts in the world. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES)

GM1E49S0LNK01 The Maltese Falcon, a clipper sailing luxury yacht owned by U.S. venture capitalist Tom Perkins, sails the San Francisco Bay September 27, 2008. At 289.1 feet (88 metres), the vessel is one of the largest privately-owned sailing yachts in the world. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES)

GM1E49S0KUM01 The Maltese Falcon, a clipper sailing luxury yacht owned by U.S. venture capitalist Tom Perkins, sails into San Francisco Bay September 27, 2008. At 289.1 feet (88 metres), the vessel is one of the largest privately-owned sailing yachts in the world. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES)

GM1E49S0KO001 The Maltese Falcon, a clipper sailing luxury yacht owned by U.S. venture capitalist Tom Perkins, sails into San Francisco Bay September 27, 2008. At 289.1 feet (88 metres), the vessel is one of the largest privately owned sailing yachts in the world. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES)

GM1E49S0KHA01 The Maltese Falcon, a clipper sailing luxury yacht owned by U.S. venture capitalist Tom Perkins, sails into San Francisco Bay September 27, 2008. At 289.1 feet (88 metres), the vessel is one of the largest privately-owned sailing yachts in the world. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES)

GM1E49S0J9401 The Maltese Falcon, a clipper sailing luxury yacht owned by U.S. venture capitalist Tom Perkins, sails into San Francisco Bay September 27, 2008. At 289.1 feet (88 metres), the vessel is one of the largest privately-owned sailing yachts in the world. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES)

GM1E42T0B6I01 A resin statue used in the film "The Maltese Falcon" from the "Pugliese Pop Culture Collection" is seen at Guernsey's in New York February 28, 2008. The "Pugliese Pop Culture Collection" has hundreds of items related to modern popular culture that will be auctioned in Las Vegas in March. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES)

GM1DSZEDAKAA The S.Y. Maltese Falcon, the largest privately owned sailing yacht in the world, passes the medieval Fort St. Angelo in Valletta's Grand Harbour, its first port of call on its maiden voyage July 5, 2006. The 88 metres three-masted super yacht is equipped with state of the art rigging and was built at the Perini Navi yard in Turkey. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi (MALTA)

PBEAHUNXKGK A performer holds a hooded Maltese falcon before it starts its journey from Malta to [Spain, after being handed over by the "Grand Master" to the Spanish Falconry Guild's Chief Falconer to take to King Juan Carlos of Spain, during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour], September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by [the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797]. ?? OUT

PBEAHUNXKGJ A hooded Maltese falcon perches on the pulpit of St. Lawrence's Church before it starts its journey from Malta to [Spain, to be presented to King Juan Carlos by the Spanish Falconry Guild's Chief Falconer, during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour] September 4, 2005. [The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797.] ?? OUT

PBEAHUNXKGI A hooded Maltese falcon perches on the pulpit of St. Lawrence's Church before it starts its journey from Malta to [Spain, to be presented to King Juan Carlos by the Spanish Falconry Guild's Chief Falconer, during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour] September 4, 2005. [The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797.] ?? OUT

PBEAHUNXKDR Lieutenant Falconer Antonio Perez (C) of the Spanish Falconry Guild carries a hooded Maltese falcon as it starts its journey from Malta to Spain to be presented to [King Juan Carlos] during a ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. [The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797.] ?? OUT

PBEAHUNXKDQ A traditional Maltese boat, the "dghajsa", carries members of the Spanish Falconry Guild at the end of a ceremony during which a Maltese falcon was presented to the Guild's Chief Falconer before it starts its journey from Malta to Spain to be presented to [King Juan Carlos] during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. [The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797.] ?? OUT

PBEAHUNXKDP A hooded Maltese falcon perches on the arm of Lieutenant Falconer Antonio Perez of the Spanish Falconry Guild before it starts its journey from Malta to Spain to be presented to [King Juan Carlos] during a ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. [The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797.] ?? OUT

PBEAHUNXKDO A performer presents a Maltese falcon to the Spanish Falconry Guild's Chief Falconer Antonio de Castro y Garcia de Tejada (2L), to take to [King Juan Carlos of Spain], during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. [The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797.]?? OUT

RP6DRNABAWAB Performers fire a musket salute (L) on the steps of St. Lawrence's Church during a ceremony where a Maltese falcon was handed over to the Spanish Falconry Guild's Chief Falconer to take to King Juan Carlos of Spain in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RP6DRNABAWAA Lieutenant Falconer Antonio Perez (C) of the Spanish Falconry Guild carries a hooded Maltese falcon as it starts its journey from Malta to Spain to be presented to King Juan Carlos during a ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi DZL/DH

RP6DRNABAVAC A hooded Maltese falcon is handled for a ceremony during which it will be handed over to the Spanish Falconry Guild's Chief Falconer to take to King Juan Carlos of Spain during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RP6DRNABAVAB A traditional Maltese boat carries members of the Spanish Falconry Guild during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa. A traditional Maltese boat, the "dghajsa", carries members of the Spanish Falconry Guild at the end of a ceremony during which a Maltese falcon was presented to the Guild's Chief Falconer before it starts its journey from Malta to Spain to be presented to King Juan Carlos during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RP6DRNABAVAA A traditional Maltese boat carries members of the Spanish Falconry Guild during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa. A traditional Maltese boat, the "dghajsa", carries members of the Spanish Falconry Guild at the end of a ceremony during which a Maltese falcon was presented to the Guild's Chief Falconer before it starts its journey from Malta to Spain to be presented to King Juan Carlos during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RP6DRNABAUAB A hooded Maltese falcon perches on the arm of Lieutenant Falconer Antonio Perez of the Spanish Falconry Guild before it starts its journey from Malta to Spain to be presented to King Juan Carlos during a ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RP6DRNABAUAA A performer presents a Maltese falcon to the Spanish Falconry Guild's Chief Falconer during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa. A performer presents a Maltese falcon to the Spanish Falconry Guild's Chief Falconer Antonio de Castro y Garcia de Tejada (2L), to take to King Juan Carlos of Spain, during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RP6DRNABATAC People on a traditional Maltese balcony watch a ceremony during which a Maltese falcon was handed over to the Spanish Falconry Guild's Chief Falconer to take to King Juan Carlos of Spain in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi DZL/DH

RP6DRNABATAB Lieutenant Falconer Antonio Perez of the Spanish Falconry Guild handles a hooded Maltese falcon on the pulpit of St. Lawrence's Church before it starts its journey from Malta to Spain to be presented to King Juan Carlos during a ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi DZL/DH

RP6DRNABATAA A performer holds a hooded Maltese falcon before it starts its journey from Malta to Spain, after being handed over by the "Grand Master" to the Spanish Falconry Guild's Chief Falconer to take to King Juan Carlos of Spain, during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi DZL/DH

RP6DRNABASAC Lieutenant Falconer Antonio Perez of the Spanish Falconry Guild handles a hooded Maltese falcon on the pulpit of St. Lawrence's Church before it starts its journey from Malta to Spain to be presented to King Juan Carlos during a ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi DZL/DH

RP6DRNABASAB A Maltese traditional boat carries members of the Spanish Falconry Guild during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa. A Maltese traditional boat, the "dghajsa", carries members of the Spanish Falconry Guild at the end of a ceremony during which a Maltese falcon was presented to the Guild's Chief Falconer before it starts its journey from Malta to Spain to be presented to King Juan Carlos during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RP6DRNABASAA A hooded Maltese falcon perches on the pulpit of St. Lawrence's Church during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa. A hooded Maltese falcon perches on the pulpit of St. Lawrence's Church before it starts its journey from Malta to Spain, to be presented to King Juan Carlos by the Spanish Falconry Guild's Chief Falconer, during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RP6DRNABARAC A hooded Maltese falcon perches on the pulpit of St. Lawrence's Church during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa. A hooded Maltese falcon perches on the pulpit of St. Lawrence's Church before it starts its journey from Malta to Spain, to be presented to King Juan Carlos by the Spanish Falconry Guild's Chief Falconer, during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

RP6DRNABARAB A performer holds a hooded Maltese falcon before it starts its journey from Malta to Spain, after being handed over by the "Grand Master" to the Spanish Falconry Guild's Chief Falconer to take to King Juan Carlos of Spain, during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi DZL/DH

RP6DRNABARAA A performer blows a kiss towards a hooded Maltese falcon before it starts its journey from Malta to Spain, after being handed over by the "Grand Master" to the Spanish Falconry Guild's Chief Falconer to take to King Juan Carlos of Spain, during a re-enactment ceremony in Vittoriosa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour September 4, 2005. The ceremony was an annual event when Malta was ruled by the Knights of St. John. The tradition of giving a falcon to the King of Spain started in 1530 when Malta was handed over to the Knights by Emperor Charles V and continued until the Knights left Malta in 1797. MALTA OUT REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi DZL/DH

RP1DRIHOFKAA Sea Malta's new 148-metre vessel MV Maltese Falcon lies berthed in Valletta's Grand Harbour after being commissioned May 15. The cargo vessel, capable of carrying 138 trailers, is Sea Malta's second vessel, and will operate the Malta-Tunis-Genoa-Marseilles-Genoa run.DZL

PBEAHUMNWDF Actress Lauren Bacall (C), widow of actor Humphrey Bogart and her children Leslie and Stephen pose with a rendition of the United States postage stamp honouring Humphrey Bogart July 31. The stamp was issued at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood,California. [Bogart died in 1957 and starred in films such as "Casablanca," "The Maltese Falcon," and "The African Queen."]

RP1DRIDXMGAB Actress Lauren Bacall (R), widow of actor Humphrey Bogart talks with her children Leslie and Stephen at ceremonies honoring Humphrey Bogart with an honorary postage stamp which was issued July 31 at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood,California. Bogart died in 1957 and starred in films such as "Casablanca," "The Maltese Falcon," and "The African Queen.BOGART STAMP

RP1DRIDXEIAA Actress Lauren Bacall (C), widow of actor Humphrey Bogart and her children Leslie and Stephen pose with a rendition of the United States postage stamp honouring Humphrey Bogart July 31. The stamp was issued at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood,California. Bogart died in 1957 and starred in films such as "Casablanca," "The Maltese Falcon," and "The African Queen.BOGART STAMP

RP1DRICZGKAC Marie-Claude Parnaud of the House of Harry Winston displays Winston's version of the Maltese Falcon on March 21 inside the Shrine Auditorium, site of the 69th Annual Academy Awards. The solid gold figure, which weighs ten pounds and is capped by a 42.98 carat flawless pear-shaped diamond, is valued at $8 million.OSCARS