Taylor Swift’s recent meeting with Prince William, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte at Wembley Stadium during her Eras Tour left a notable impression on her boyfriend, American football player Travis Kelce. Kelce praised Prince William as “the coolest motherf*****” and described George and Charlotte as “an absolute delight.”
The Sussex Squad’s Reaction
However, not everyone viewed this encounter positively. Supporters of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle suggested that Prince William’s attendance at the high-profile concert was an attempt to mimic the Sussexes, who have befriended US pop singer Beyoncé. One prominent American commentator on TikTok with 1.3 million followers claimed that Meghan was the trailblazer in breaking the British Royal Family’s tradition of being photographed with celebrities.
The Reality According to Insiders
Royal insiders refute these claims. According to a source, Taylor Swift was eager to meet Prince William while she was in London. The two have known each other since Swift sang at Kensington Palace in 2013 during a fundraising concert for the homelessness charity Centrepoint. At that event, Prince William joined Swift and Jon Bon Jovi on stage.
A key difference highlighted by insiders is that Taylor Swift was paying court to the Royal Family, while Harry and Meghan seem to court showbusiness royalty. This dynamic was evident in 2019 when Harry and Meghan attended the London premiere of The Lion King. Footage from the event shows Harry promoting Meghan’s voiceover skills to the film’s director, Jon Favreau, while Beyoncé and Jay-Z looked on. Social media users mocked the moment, suggesting Beyoncé appeared uncomfortable.
Networking at The Lion King Premiere
At the same event, Harry also promoted Meghan’s talents to Disney’s CEO, Bob Iger, surprising his wife, Willow Bay. Months later, Meghan was hired by Disney for a project supporting Elephants Without Borders, a wildlife conservation charity.
The Royal Wedding And Celebrity Guests
Harry and Meghan’s inclination to mingle with entertainment figures was also evident at their 2018 wedding, where guests included famous actors and TV personalities. Carolyn Bartholomew, Princess Diana’s former flatmate, reportedly asked George and Amal Clooney how they knew the couple, to which they replied, “We don’t,” according to journalist Rachel Johnson.
Unexpected Celebrity Outreach
In 2022, it was revealed in the Daily Mail’s Eden Confidential that Harry and Meghan had reached out to Spider-Man stars Tom Holland and Zendaya for a meeting, despite having no prior connection. Though the meeting occurred, neither actor later appeared on Meghan’s Spotify podcast series, Archetypes.
Taylor Swift’s Absence from Archetypes
Taylor Swift also declined Meghan’s invitation to appear on Archetypes, despite receiving a handwritten note from the Duchess.
In summary, the truth behind Taylor Swift’s royal selfie with Prince William and his children is a stark contrast to the narrative suggested by Harry and Meghan’s supporters. According to insiders, the meeting was a natural occurrence between acquaintances, rather than a calculated PR move.
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