A final decision will be taken tomorrow about whether Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, will come to Malta this weekend for the Independence anniversary celebrations.

"Kensington Palace will confirm tomorrow morning whether the Duchess of Cambridge is going to Malta. Kate and the doctors will decide tonight," the UK media said.

The visit was thrown into doubt after it was announced that the Duchess is pregnant with her second child and suffering severe morning sickness.

A decision had been expected today.

The Duchess has so far cancelled all engagements but royalty observers commented that such late notice was an indication that she is keen to come to Malta.

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