NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce have recounted their nerves and a minor protocol misstep when they met Britain's Prince William and his children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, backstage at a Taylor Swift concert at London's Wembley Stadium in 2024. The encounter was revisited during a surprise episode of the Kelce brothers' "New Heights" podcast, which featured Prince William as a guest. The episode coincided with Travis Kelce's wedding day activities.
During the podcast, Travis Kelce described the meeting as "one of the coolest moments ever," admitting he was "so nervous" to meet the Prince of Wales. His brother, Jason Kelce, revealed a moment of uncertainty regarding royal protocol, specifically what to do with a beer in his hand. Prince William, present on the podcast, acknowledged the brothers' efforts to be respectful.
Princess Charlotte emerged as a particular highlight for Jason Kelce, who noted his own experience raising four daughters and found the young princess to be "great." Prince William humorously congratulated Jason on managing his household of four daughters, calling it "definitely a difficult task. The hardest job!"
The conversation also turned to football, with Prince William teasing the possibility of the World Cup returning to England in the coming years. He mentioned his efforts in supporting bids to host major tournaments, noting England's passion for the sport. William, who previously served as President of the FA, expressed his quiet confidence in the England team's potential, despite past tournament disappointments.
Prince William also cautioned the Kelce brothers about the beer-drinking culture of UK fans at major sporting events, suggesting it might be a culture shock for American audiences. He stated that UK beer drinkers "can handle their own beer to anyone."
The podcast appearance by Prince William marks a notable crossover between the worlds of American football, British royalty, and global music, highlighting the broad appeal of both the Kelce brothers and Taylor Swift.
