Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Prince and Princess of Wales, will not be attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s upcoming wedding, according to reports. The decision comes despite William’s notably cheeky comments earlier in the year when asked about the highly-anticipated ceremony.According to People magazine, the 36-year-old pop star is set to wed the American football player, also 36, this summer, but the couple declined to join the guest list. The ceremony is anticipated to take place over the American Independence Day weekend, with either New York City or Rhode Island serving as the likely venue for the celebrations.
Prince William’s earlier hopeful remarks about attending
During a radio interview on Heart Radio in May, William was asked by presenter Amanda Holden whether he would attend the nuptials. “No comment. I’m hoping, and I’m sure there might be an invitation around, but we’ll see,” the future King responded, prompting speculation among royal watchers about his potential attendance.The remarks generated considerable excitement among fans, who discussed the possibility of the Wales family attending the star-studded event. However, those hopes have now been dashed with the news that William and Kate will not be part of the celebrations.
The Prince of Wales is reportedly set to miss the star-studded celebration despite previously joking about receiving an invitationImage credit (Instagram)
The scope and scale of the planned wedding
According to NBC News, the wedding is expected to be a significant occasion with up to 1,100 guests invited to the festivities. Multiple musical performances from various artists are anticipated throughout the celebration. No explanation has been offered by the royal couple for their absence from the guest list.
The Wales children’s connection to Taylor Swift
During his May radio broadcast, William revealed that the Wales children are passionate admirers of the music icon. “Charlotte, my daughter, and Louis—to be fair, Charlotte particularly—is obsessed with Taylor Swift,” William explained during the interview.
The pair have crossed paths on several occasions over the years, including backstage at Swift’s London Eras Tour show in 2024.Image credit (Instagram)
The Prince attended Swift’s Eras Tour at a London venue in June 2024 alongside Princess Charlotte, 11 and Prince George, now 12. The concert fell on William’s birthday, and he spoke positively about the experience during the radio broadcast. “We were watching from up there, which is quite a long way from where the actual action is happening, but the atmosphere was so incredible, you could actually feel the floors shaking when they were all dancing. It was brilliant,” he recalled.Following the performance, the Royal Family members met Swift and the American football player backstage, posing for group selfies together.
Prince William and Taylor Swift’s long-standing relationship
The connection between William and Swift extends back more than a decade. Their first encounter occurred at the Centrepoint Winter Whites Gala in 2013, held at Kensington Palace, where William took to the stage alongside Swift and rock legend Jon Bon Jovi for an impromptu musical performance. The unexpected appearance generated headlines and demonstrated the warmth of their professional relationship at that time.