The Duke of Cambridge is to celebrate Malta's 50th anniversary of independence, 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 prince's visit will include a tour of the national library to see letters from Henry VIII and George II.
Prince George will remain at home.
Malta gained its independence from the UK on 21 September, 1964.
AnalysisPeter Hunt, BBC Royal correspondent
This weekend was meant to have marked the next stage in the Duchess of Cambridge's on the job royal training - a solo visit abroad.
But the subtle shift in what she does will have to wait as a pregnant Kate continues to suffer, for a second time, from very acute morning sickness.
Prince William - who is becoming an old hand as he tiptoes towards his destiny - is stepping into the breach to the delight of the president of Malta.
Marie Louise Coleiro Preca told the BBC William's presence would give the 50th anniversary celebrations the "significance" that was needed. She also expressed the hope that he would return, next time, with Kate and George.
With a future king at the heart of the events, this will be an occasion when the talk will be of the benefits of independence - Maltese, not Scottish.
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.
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 re-enactment of a historical event in the capital Valletta - the inspection of a fort and garrison by the grand bailiff of the Order of the Knights of St John, another former ruler of Malta.
William will also be shown documents in the national library, including letters from his royal ancestors, and the original citation awarding the George Cross to Malta for its bravery in facing a sustained bombardment by Germany and Italy during World War II, when it was a vital British base in the Mediterranean.
He is also scheduled to attend celebrations in the capital's Upper Barrakka Gardens, deliver a speech and watch a fireworks display.
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