Prince William Makes Surprise Podcast Appearance on Day of Kelce-Swift Wedding

Prince William made an unexpected appearance on the “New Heights” podcast with brothers Travis and Jason Kelce, dropping an episode that aired on the very day Travis Kelce was set to marry Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden, according to Variety. The roughly 30-minute conversation covered soccer, the Eras Tour, and the World Cup, with the Kelces joking about interviewing royalty instead of athletes, Variety reported.

VarietyPrince William Appears on 'New Heights' Podcast on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's Wedding Day

"Prince William made a surprise appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce's 'New Heights' podcast on the same day Travis Kelce is set to marry Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden."

The episode, which dropped hours before the wedding, allowed Prince William to share his passion for Aston Villa FC and discuss attending Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in 2024, as Rolling Stone reported. He also revealed that his father King Charles “dislikes football,” contrary to assumptions, and expressed anticipation for the upcoming World Cup.

Rolling StonePrince William Appears on Travis and Jason Kelce's 'New Heights' Podcast, Discusses Soccer and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

The conversation touched on Prince William’s experiences at Wembley Stadium, including a notable moment when Travis Kelce scored a touchdown there in 2015, according to Variety. The lighthearted exchange highlighted the intersection of royalty and pop culture, with the brothers ribbing each other about the surreal nature of interviewing a prince rather than a typical sports guest.

Rolling Stone noted that the interview was particularly timely given the Kelce-Swift wedding day, adding a layer of celebrity buzz to the podcast’s rollout. The appearance underscores Prince William’s willingness to engage with contemporary media formats, from stadium visits to podcast studios, blending his royal duties with accessible, conversational outreach.