Prince William was spotted engaging in some of the activities lined up for him on visit to Malta. First up on the itinerary? Foosball with some young people during his time spend at the Access Centre named Agenzija Appogg in Valetta Malta. It will be noted that Prince William and Kate had to make some adjustments on this Malta trip because of the big news that the Duchess of Cambridge was pregnant.
Kate Middleton herself was supposed to grace the Independence Day activities of Malta, but she had to beg off because of a severe form of morning sickness.
According to the official Twitter account of Clarence House: "The Duchess of Cambridge will no longer visit Malta this weekend. The Duke of Cambridge will undertake the visit instead #RoyalVisitMalta. HRH continues to suffer from Hyperemesis Gravidarum. The decision was taken on the advice of doctors #RoyalVisitMalta"
Hyperemesis Gravidarum is an extreme form of morning sickness, most especially experienced in the first trimester. It will be recalled that during the pregnancy with Prince William and Kate's firstborn son, Prince George, the Duchess also experienced this.
Prince William was announced as replacement soon after the news that Kate will have to take a raincheck on her Malta visit.
"The Duke of Cambridge is honoured to represent The Queen on the visit, which commemorates the 50th anniversary of Malta's Independence," said the Clarence Twitter account.
The prince started his visit in Malta by awarding George Cross to the island of Malta at the nation's National library, to commemorate its 50 years of independence.
Prince William and Kate are expecting their second child some time in the spring, and so the Prince had to step up for his wife when she was unable to fulfill her royal duties. According to reports, the Duke of Cambridge hopes that it will be a baby girl.
