Late June saw a whirlwind moment when Prince William met Travis Kelce at Taylor Swift’s concert in London. A quick selfie featuring the prince, his children, and Taylor Swift’s boyfriend exploded across social media, capturing global attention. On June 26, Kelce opened up about this unexpected yet delightful meeting.
In a flash, Taylor Swift’s Instagram post showcasing her with Prince William, his kids George and Charlotte, and Travis Kelce went viral. The cheerful snapshot gathered nearly 10 million likes. Swift took the opportunity to wish a very happy 42nd birthday to Prince William, who chose to celebrate by attending her London concert. It was the first of six concerts as part of her blockbuster tour, The Era’s Tour. The three-hour spectacle captivated the Prince of Wales and his children, as numerous social media videos can attest. Their excitement was palpable even before meeting Swift backstage along with her beau, Travis Kelce.
Travis Kelce On Meeting Prince William
But this fun family night was almost derailed due to some unexpected delays. “It was a nightmare getting in. They were very late even though they planned to arrive earlier,” a source disclosed to British media outlet Hello. Despite only spending 25 minutes together, the meeting left a lasting impression. Travis Kelce shared his experience on his podcast New Heights with his brother Jason on June 26, 2024.
Kelce, the American football star, had nothing but praise for Prince William. “He was great. So cool,” Kelce shared, marveling at the prince’s demeanor. “I had a hard time realizing it because he was with little George and Charlotte; it was a real pleasure to meet them.”
Prince William Made It Easy
Kelce admitted he felt awkward initially. Was he supposed to bow? Curtsy? Shake hands? “I didn’t know whether to bow to them, curtsy, or shake your hand like an idiot American,” Kelce shared candidly. In the end, Prince William quickly dispensed with protocol. “They told me I did not need to bow or curtsy because we were not at a royal event,” Kelce explained. However, he still had to address Prince William as “Your Royal Highness.”
This brief yet impactful meeting left Kelce awe-struck. “He is very authentic. Very cool,” Kelce confirmed later, cementing a unique connection between royal formality and American sportsmanship.
This article first appeared on aufeminin – Author: Jessica Ferret
