The Duchess of Cambridge will no longer visit Malta this weekend on the advice of doctors, Kensington Palace has said.
The duchess — who is pregnant with her second child and has been suffering from acute morning sickness — had been due to undertake her first official solo overseas visit.
The Duke of Cambridge will instead take the place of his wife, the palace said.
“The decision not to travel was taken by the duke and duchess on the advice of the duchess’s doctors,” it added.
The royal couple made their decision on Wednesday night.
Kensington Palace said Catherine “continues to suffer from the effects of Hyperemesis Gravidarum”, a sickness condition that can require supplementary hydration, medication and nutrients.
The trip would have seen the duchess mark the 50th anniversary of Malta’s independence.
