The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a surprise appearance at a friend's wedding in Devon on Saturday (15.08.15).

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

The majority of guests at the wedding of Bear Maclaine and Daisy Dickson were shocked to see the royal duo - who tied the knot in 2011 - in attendance at the event, after it was reported recently that they would be spending less of their time at social engagements following the birth of their second child, Princess Charlotte.

A close friend of the family recently told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "'Kate has basically told him that because of his hours with his new job, any other time has to be spent with her and the kids.

"His friends understand, of course, but they are really missing him. And they suspect he is missing them too."

It's been suggested the Duchess - who was known as Kate Middleton prior to her marriage - has asked her husband to spend more time at home.

The insider added: "William used to be allowed to go to things on his own and he'd always excuse Kate's absence, but she's asked him to avoid going to any social functions for the time being - with or without her."