Prince William joins Travis Kelce podcast ahead of reported Taylor Swift wedding

Prince William's conversation with the Kelce brothers arrives as attention remains fixed on the wedding

As speculation continues to surround the reported wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Prince William has made an unexpected appearance on the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, adding another high profile moment to what has already been an eventful week for the NFL star and the global pop icon.

The special episode, released on July 3, features the Prince of Wales joining Travis and his brother Jason Kelce for a conversation that had been teased shortly before its publication. In a preview clip, Jason introduced the royal with an extended list of his titles before joking that the podcast wanted to give him a fitting welcome. Prince William laughed at the introduction, responding that it was "quite an intro."

The appearance comes as widespread reports continue to claim that Swift and Kelce are preparing to marry in New York. Neither Swift nor Kelce has publicly confirmed details of the reported ceremony, meaning many aspects of the celebrations remain based on media reports rather than official announcements.

Prince William's connection with the couple dates back to June 2024, when he attended Taylor Swift's THE ERAS TOUR concert at Wembley Stadium alongside Prince George and Princess Charlotte. A backstage photograph featuring William, Swift and Kelce quickly went viral and marked the beginning of a friendly public relationship between the trio.

Earlier this year, Prince William was asked whether he expected to receive an invitation to the reported wedding. Smiling during the interview, he replied, "No comment," before adding that he hoped an invitation might arrive. Despite those remarks, several reports now suggest that William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are not expected to attend the reported ceremony because of existing commitments in the United Kingdom.

Attention has instead turned to the latest New Heights episode, which gives listeners an opportunity to hear the Prince of Wales in a relaxed setting alongside the Kelce brothers. The podcast has become one of the most popular sports and entertainment programmes in recent years, frequently attracting major guests from across sport, music and public life.

Meanwhile, reports have claimed that preparations for the alleged wedding have continued behind closed doors. Several entertainment outlets have suggested that a rehearsal gathering took place before the reported ceremony, with celebrity guests including Selena Gomez, Jack Antonoff, Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper allegedly attending. Those reports have not been independently confirmed by the couple.

Media speculation has also focused on elaborate decorations and security arrangements surrounding the reported celebrations. However, neither Swift's representatives nor Kelce's team have commented publicly on the claims.