Prince Harry, who turns 30 today, has postponed a 30th birthday bash because sister-in-law Kate Middleton continues to suffer from severe morning sickness.

Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge had been involved in the planning of the  intimate party for selected friends and family but Prince Harry decided to put it off to allow his sister-in-law time to rest during the first trimester of her pregnancy.

The party was to have been held at Kensington Palace.

The Duchess of Cambridge, who is officially still due to come to Malta on Saturday for the Independence celebrations suffers from hyperemesis gravidarum, which causes severe dehydration as a result of extreme morning sickness.

Royal household fficials said no decision has been taken yet on whether the Duchess will travel to Malta. A decision is expected by Wednesday. 

Unconfirmed reports indicated that the Duchess is increasingly unlikely to travel to Malta, with Harry himself possibly taking her place.

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