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| Pregnant Duchess of Cambridge withdraws from Malta trip | Pregnant Duchess of Cambridge withdraws from Malta trip |
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| The Duchess of Cambridge will not visit Malta this weekend on the advice of doctors, Kensington Palace has said. | The Duchess of Cambridge will not visit Malta this weekend on the advice of doctors, Kensington Palace has said. |
| Earlier this month it was announced the duchess was pregnant with her second child and that - as with her first pregnancy - was suffering from acute morning sickness. | Earlier this month it was announced the duchess was pregnant with her second child and that - as with her first pregnancy - was suffering from acute morning sickness. |
| The Duke of Cambridge will instead take the place of his wife, the palace said. | 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 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 duke is honoured to represent Her Majesty the Queen on the visit, which commemorates the 50th anniversary of Malta's independence. | |
| "The visit itinerary remains unchanged," it added in the statement. | |
| The visit, which would have been the duchess's first official solo overseas visit, would have seen the duchess celebrate the 50th anniversary. | |
| The trip will include a visit to the national library to see letters from past British monarchs Henry VIII and George II, as well as Independence Day celebrations and a number of walkabouts. | |
| William and Catherine had been forced to announce their second pregnancy earlier this month before the duchess passed the significant 12-week milestone. | |
| The announcement was made because the duchess has been suffering from acute sickness - as she had with her first child Prince George, who was born in July 2013. | |
| The illness affects 3.5 per 1,000 pregnancies, causes severe vomiting and can lead to dehydration, weight loss and a build-up of toxins in the blood or urine, called ketosis. |