On Friday, Prince William joined Jason and Travis Kelce on their 'New Heights' podcast, where the trio discussed notable moments in sports and celebrity culture. The episode aired just hours before Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were expected to celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Prince William on Travis Kelce's Soccer and Music Moments
During the podcast, Jason Kelce asked Prince William to compare two significant moments: Travis catching a touchdown pass in 2015 and his role as a 'backup dancer' during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert in 2024. William humorously acknowledged the latter, saying, "Definitely a very proud moment of my life for sure," to which Travis responded, "Listen, if Tay's gonna sign up for a tour, I’ll happily make sure that we bring [it] back to life."
The conversation took a nostalgic turn as Travis recalled meeting Prince William and his children, George and Charlotte, during Swift's London tour. He mentioned, "That was honestly one of the coolest moments ever was meeting you and the little ones, that day." Jason added a humorous note about the awkwardness of meeting royalty, recalling, "You want to be respectful and know what the protocols are, but it was awesome, and you were fantastic."
Soccer and the World Cup: Insights from Prince William
Prince William, who has been involved with the Football Association for over 20 years, shared his insights on soccer, known as football in most countries. He revealed, "Absolutely not. My father hates football," when asked if King Charles influenced his love for the sport. He explained that his passion developed after attending a game with friends.
In his role as a patron of the Football Association, William expressed hopes that England will host the World Cup in the future. He praised the United States for its current hosting, noting, "The country has done a fantastic job so far." He also highlighted the potential culture shock for English fans visiting American stadiums, saying, "The scale of your stadiums is really going to be quite a shock for a lot of fans."
American Football's Rise in Popularity in England
As the conversation shifted to American football, Prince William acknowledged its growing popularity in England but pointed out the need for better understanding of the game's rules. He quipped, "I think if we could understand the rules a bit more over here, that might help," emphasizing the difference in game flow compared to soccer.
Travis humorously noted that he might be in Missouri for NFL training during the World Cup final, prompting William to joke, "Tell me who I need to write to, Travis; we’ll get you out of there." The podcast ended with the Kelce brothers reflecting on their surprise at having a royal guest, with Travis stating, "We thought we were gonna be talking to like, fat offensive linemen, not kings, queens, princes of other nations."
As Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift prepare for their highly anticipated wedding, the insights shared during this podcast episode highlight the intersection of sports and celebrity culture.
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