Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s wedding may have been packed with celebrities, athletes, and entertainment icons, but a new report suggests the couple also shared a special moment with royalty before their big day. The revelation surfaced on the same day Prince William made a surprise appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce‘s “New Heights” podcast, creating an unexpected royal connection to one of the year’s biggest celebrity events.
According to PEOPLE, Prince William and Princess Kate privately met with Swift and Kelce ahead of their lavish Madison Square Garden wedding celebration.
The meeting is believed to have taken place in May when Swift and Kelce were spending time in England. Around that same period, Prince William also discussed his appearance on the “New Heights” podcast, which Travis Kelce co-hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce.
Prince William Made A Surprise Appearance On The Kelce Brothers’ Podcast
The Prince of Wales joined the Kelce brothers for a special episode of “New Heights,” where Jason Kelce welcomed him with an introduction worthy of royalty.
“That’s right, the president of the English Football Association, the vice-royal patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of Cornwall, the Lord of the Isles, Prince and Great Steward of Scotland, Earl of Chester and the Prince of Wales … please welcome His Royal Highness, Prince William,” Jason said.
Laughing at the lengthy introduction, William responded, “That was quite an intro, guys, amazing!”
Jason quickly replied, “We had to do it big for you, had to do it big.”
During the conversation, William discussed his lifelong love of soccer and explained that it didn’t come from his father. When asked whether King Charles helped inspire his passion for Aston Villa, William immediately shut down the idea. “Absolutely not,” he said. “My father hates football.”
William explained that his love for the sport developed through friends rather than family traditions. “My family haven’t got a particularly long history with football,” he said. “My football love came from friends taking me to my first match.”
The royal recalled attending an Aston Villa versus Bolton match in 2000, which sparked a fandom that continues today.
Travis Kelce Calls Meeting The Royal Family One Of His Coolest Experiences
The private pre-wedding meeting wasn’t the first time Swift and Kelce crossed paths with the royal family. In 2024, Prince William attended Swift’s “Eras Tour” in London alongside Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Afterward, Swift shared a now-viral selfie featuring herself, Kelce, William, George, and Charlotte, writing “Happy Bday M8” in honor of the prince’s birthday.
Kelce later reflected on the experience during a “New Heights” episode. “They were an absolute delight to me. I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to bow to them or curtsy, or just be an American idiot and shake their hand.”
The NFL star singled out Princess Charlotte as the standout of the encounter: “She was a superstar.”
Jason agreed, saying, “She had fire to her, she was asking questions. That was the most electric part of it.”
Taylor Swift Has Long Shared A Special Connection With Prince William
William and Swift’s friendship stretches back more than a decade. In 2013, the future king famously joined Swift and Jon Bon Jovi on stage during a charity gala at Kensington Palace, where the trio surprised guests with a performance of Bon Jovi’s hit “Livin’ on a Prayer.”
More recently, William has spoken publicly about how much his children enjoy Swift’s music. During a May appearance on “Heart Radio,” the prince revealed, “Charlotte, my daughter, and Louis, to be fair, but Charlotte particularly, is obsessed with Taylor Swift.”
When asked whether he would attend Swift and Kelce’s wedding, William playfully dodged the question, saying, “No comment.”
He then joked, “That feels like a showbiz excuse, but it’s not. I’m hoping, and I’m sure there might be an invitation around, but we’ll see.”
Prince William Didn’t Attend The Wedding
Although PEOPLE reports that William and Kate met privately with Swift and Kelce before the ceremony, the outlet noted that the royal couple ultimately did not attend the wedding itself. Still, the reported meeting adds another notable chapter to the growing friendship between the Prince and Princess of Wales and one of the world’s most famous couples.
And while Americans may not be getting a royal wedding anytime soon, Swift and Kelce’s Madison Square Garden celebration apparently came with a touch of royal approval.
