Prince William and Kate Middleton Meet Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Before New York Wedding
The Prince and Princess of Wales met pop star Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce privately in London in May, weeks before the couple's wedding at Madison Square Garden on July 3, 2026. The secret rendezvous was reported after Prince William appeared on Kelce's "New Heights" podcast, which was released the same day the wedding was announced.
Sources say the meeting was informal, driven by goodwill and the children’s enthusiasm for Swift’s music. Prince William had previously attended Swift’s Eras Tour in London with Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The royals did not attend the New York ceremony, citing Kate's packed schedule, health recovery, security complications, and the need to prepare Prince George for his upcoming term at Eton.