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| Prince William starts Malta trip without pregnant Kate | Prince William starts Malta trip without pregnant Kate |
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| The Duke of Cambridge is to celebrate Malta's 50th anniversary, as he starts an official visit as a last-minute replacement for his pregnant wife. | |
| The trip would have been the duchess's first official solo overseas visit but she withdrew on doctors' advice after suffering severe morning sickness. | The trip would have been the duchess's first official solo overseas visit but she withdrew on doctors' advice after suffering severe morning sickness. |
| Prince William's visit will include the same engagements - including a tour of the national library to see letters from Henry VIII and George II. | Prince William's visit will include the same engagements - including a tour of the national library to see letters from Henry VIII and George II. |
| Prince George will remain at home. | Prince George will remain at home. |
| The couple made the decision on Wednesday that the duchess - who has a severe form of morning sickness - would stay at home. | The couple made the decision on Wednesday that the duchess - who has a severe form of morning sickness - would stay at home. |
| Catherine was forced to cancel a number of engagements last week after her second pregnancy was announced last Monday. | Catherine was forced to cancel a number of engagements last week after her second pregnancy was announced last Monday. |
| The itinerary for the trip remains unchanged, with the duke set to visit Maltese President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca and Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. | The itinerary for the trip remains unchanged, with the duke set to visit Maltese President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca and Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. |
| He will then watch a historical re-enactment in capital city Valletta and is also scheduled to deliver a speech and watch a fireworks display. | He will then watch a historical re-enactment in capital city Valletta and is also scheduled to deliver a speech and watch a fireworks display. |