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Duchess to miss Invictus Games opening due to morning sickness

The Duchess of Cambridge, who is suffering from acute morning sickness, will not attend the Invictus Games opening ceremony this evening or the athletics event tomorrow, Kensington Palace said.

Kate, who is expecting her second child, was also forced to cancel an engagement in Oxford earlier this week.

Meanwhile, David Beckham has given some friendly advice to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge ahead of their new arrival - get some more sleep.

"With the commitments that they have to be a great mum and dad is pretty incredible," Beckham said.

There is already speculation that the royal couple's second child could be due in April.

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Kate suffering severe morning sickness with second child

The Duchess of Cambridge is suffering from severe morning sickness, the palace has said, after announcing her second pregnancy. The Duchess was admitted to hospital during her first pregnancy when she was carrying Prince George.

The Duchess was admitted to hospital early in her last pregnancy when she was carrying Prince George. Credit: Anwar Hussein/Anwar Hussein/EMPICS Entertainment

A Palace statement said: "As with her first pregnancy, The Duchess is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Her Royal Highness will no longer accompany The Duke of Cambridge on their planned engagement in Oxford today. The Duchess is being treated by doctors at Kensington Palace."

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