Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince and Princess of Wales, will not go to Taylor Swift and Travis KelceAn upcoming wedding, according to reports. The decision comes despite William’s cheeky comments earlier in the year when asked about the much-anticipated ceremony.According to People magazine, the 36-year-old star is set to marry the American soccer player, also 36, this summer, but the couple refused to join the guest list. The ceremony is expected to take place over the weekend of American Independence, with New York City or Rhode Island as the center of the celebrations.
Prince William’s words of hope in the past about attendance
During a radio interview on Heart Radio in May, William was asked by presenter Amanda Holden if he would attend the wedding. “There is no comment. I hope, and I am sure that there will be an invitation around, but we will see,” the future king answered, causing speculation among royal observers about his presence.The statement caused great excitement among fans, who discussed the possibility of the Welsh family attending the event. However, those hopes have now been dashed by the news that William and Kate will not be attending the event.
The Prince of Wales says he will miss the star-studded festival despite joking to accept the invitation Image credit (Instagram)
The size and scope of the arranged marriage
According to NBC News, the wedding is expected to be a very important event with 1,100 guests invited to the festivities. Several performances from various artists are expected throughout the festival. No explanation has been given by the royal family for their absence from the guest list.
The relationship between the children of Wales and Taylor Swift
On his radio show in May, William revealed that Welsh children are a huge fan of the song. “Charlotte, my daughter, and Louis – to be fair, Charlotte especially – are very influenced by Taylor Swift,” William said during the interview.
The pair have crossed paths several times over the years, including backstage at Swift’s London Eras Tour show in 2024. Photo credit (Instagram)
The prince attended Swift’s Eras Tour in London in June 2024 with Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince George, now 12. The concert fell on William’s birthday, and he spoke positively about the event on the radio. “We were watching from there, which is far away from the action, but the atmosphere was amazing, you could feel the floor shaking as they all danced. It was great,” he recalled.Following the performance, the Royal Family met Swift and the American football player backstage, posing for group selfies together.
Prince William’s past relationship with Taylor Swift
The relationship between William and Swift goes back more than a decade. Their first meeting took place at the Centerpoint Winter Whites Gala in 2013, held at Kensington Palace, when William took the stage with Swift and rock legend Jon Bon Jovi for a random set. The unexpected appearance made headlines and showed the warmth of their professional relationship at the time.