Prince William displayed a new style accessory during his trip to South Africa: A Taylor Swift friendship bracelet made by his and Kate Middleton’s daughter Princess Charlotte.
Prince William made an adorable style statement with the help of Prince Charlotte during his trip to South Africa.
During his visit ahead of the 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards, the Prince of Wales sported a blue friendship bracelet bearing the word “Papa.” And as he revealed, the special piece was created by his and wife Kate Middleton‘s daughter.
“This is a sort of relic, if you’d like, from a Taylor Swift concert that my daughter decided she wanted to create a bracelet for,” William told Sky News Nov. 6. “She gave it to me when I came away. So I promised that I’d wear it and try not to lose while I was out here.”
The 42-year-old had taken Charlotte, 9, and her older brother Prince George, 11, to one of Taylor’s Eras Tour concerts in London in June for his 42nd birthday.
And while Charlotte helped her dad feel bejeweled during the outing, William—who famously performed with Taylor and Jon Bon Jovi at an event in Kensington Palace in 2013—proved the night was nothing short of enchanting. After all, he was caught on camera dancing along to her 1989 hit “Shake It Off” at the show.
But the fun didn’t stop there for William–who is also dad to his and Kate’s youngest son Prince Louis, 6—as he, Charlotte and George caught up with Taylor herself backstage. Plus, they got to meet her boyfriend Travis Kelce, with the group posing for a selfie together.
“Happy Bday M8!” the “Blank Space” singer captioned her post. “London shows are off to a splendid start.”
Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesAs for Travis’ reaction to meeting William, he had nothing but high praise for the royals. “We met royalty guys, there was royalty at the show,” Travis gushed during the June 26 episode of his and brother Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast. “I was lucky enough I got there early and got to meet Prince William. How about that? Your Royal Highness. He was the coolest motherf–king dude.”
The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end added that “little George and Charlotte” were “an absolute delight to meet.” In fact, he even admitted to being tripped up over protocol.
“Wasn’t sure if I was supposed to bow to them, curtsy,” he said, “[or] just be an American idiot and shake their hand, ‘Sup dude.'”
But as William wearing his Eras Tour accessory months later, the meeting was an absolute success. Read on to see more celebs at Taylor’s Eras Tour concerts…
InstagramBilly Joel
“Our family attended the Taylor Swift concert at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami where Billy Joel/Elton John’s ‘Face to Face’ concert previously held the seating record,” he wrote on Instagram. “Taylor’s second concert at Hard Rock Miami set a new record and ushered in a new era at Hard Rock Stadium. We were so happy to be a part of this record-breaking concert! Plus, we got to celebrate with her mama. Celebrating someone’s success does not negate your own. She is showing our girls all that is possible. Onward and upward.”
InstagramAshley Tisdale
“My little swiftie,” the High School Musical alum wrote on October 2024. “Safe to say Jupiter loved her first concert.”
Instagram / Taylor SwiftTravis Kelce, Prince William, Princess Charlotte & Prince George
Taylor made her relationship with Travis Instagram official June 21, 2024, with the help of the royal family as they all joined her backstage at her concert in Wembley Stadium in London.
Prince William, Princess Charlotte & Prince George
Taylor also took another selfie with the royal family at her Wembley show.
Nicola Coughlan, Cara Delevingne & Jonathan Van Ness
The trio united in the VIP tent in London on June 21, 2024.
Leslie Mann & Jonathan Van Ness
The Knocked Up actress also hung out with the Queer Eye alum at the Wembley concert.
Travis Kelce & Jonathan Van Ness
The NFL star was a true London Boy at Wembley Stadium with the Queer Eye star.
Jonathan Van Ness & Nicola Coughlan
Dearest reader, how adorable is this friendship?
Gayle King & Channing Tatum
The two bumped into each other at one of the singer’s shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. in August 2023.
Channing Tatum
The Step Up star showcased his dance moves.
InstagramChristina Milian
The “Dip It Low” singer and her teen daughter Violet were in a lavender haze at Taylor’s Paris show in May 2024.
InstagramJessica Capshaw
The Grey’s Anatomy actress attended the Eras Tour in France in May 2024, captioning this pic with the Midnights lyric, “Cause we were in Paris.”
InstagramTravis Kelce & Rita Ora
“It’s fair to say Sydney always delivers,” Rita Ora captioned Instagram photos from Taylor’s Feb. 23 show, including a snap with Travis Kelce. “Or shall we say our TayTay @taylorswift always delivers!”
InstagramTaika Waititi, Taylor Swift & Rita Ora
Taylor’s dad Scott Swift delivered an epic photobomb.
InstagramKaty Perry
“Got to see an old friend shine tonight,” Katy Perry captioned footage on Instagram from the Feb. 23 concert.
Instagram/Tom DeLongeTom DeLonge & Rebel Wilson
The Blink-182 rocker—whose band was playing near Taylor’s Sydney venue on the same day—and the Pitch Perfect alum hung out in the VIP tent.
InstagramThe Oscar winner captioned the moment with friends in Mexico City, “Spamming u w really good @taylorswift Eras Tour content.”
InstagramThe Pretty Little Liars star attended with friends Morgan Pesante, Katie Greenthal and Claire Leahy. “Omg??? @taylorswift putting on a show that was so good I can’t even process,” she wrote. “Nostalgic, empowering, and sparkly.”
InstagramThe “Bad at Love” singer got in the spirit by making friendship bracelets to trade with fans during the last Los Angeles show.
InstagramMariska Hargitay & Savannah Guthrie
“Still in the afterglow of the most magical night,” the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star wrote on Instagram Aug. 9 after a bejeweled night out in L.A. “Deepest gratitude to @taylorswift for your poetry and wisdom. You inspire us and connect us to our #delicate tenderness, joy, hope and strength—and most of all, our wish to live and love courageously.”
InstagramSharing pics from an L.A. show, Chris Olsen quoted the T.Swift lyrics in his caption, “I DON’T KNOW HOW IT GETS BETTER THAN THIS.”
Instagram“Eras tour (Dylan’s version),” the influencer captioned fits of her rocking a Stella McCartney outfit. “@taylorswift you are a goddess best night ever.”
InstagramSpencer Pratt & Heidi Montag
The Hills stars filled a blank space in their calendar with a date night in Los Angeles at the Eras Tour. Heidi Montag captioned their pics, “This was the concert of a lifetime! Legendary! Thank you for the tickets @taylorswift.”
InstagramJessica Alba & Cash Warren
“@taylorswift with the fam,” Jessica Alba wrote, “what a show!” She and husband Cash Warren celebrated their love story by taking their kids Honor, Haven and Hayes.
InstagramThe Mad Max star danced to “Shake It off” with her kids August and Jackson. “Thank you for the best birthday ever @taylorswift!!!” she wrote. “We had such a great f–king time.”
InstagramPaula Abdul & Vince Vaughn
“What a SHOW,” Paula Abdul wrote while posting for a photo with Vince Vaughn and Taylor’s parents Scott and Andrea Swift in Los Angeles.
InstagramJames Kennedy, Paula Abdul, Scheana Shay & Ally Lewber
The Vanderpump Rules stars made their wildest dreams come true on the floor with Paula.
InstagramThe “No One singer” attended the Aug. 5 show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles with her 8-year-old son Genesis.
Instagram / Sofia VergaraThe actress attended one of Swift’s shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles with Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics founder Anastasia Soare and her daughter, Claudia.
The late Kobe Bryant‘s wife Vanessa Bryant and their daughters Natalia Bryant, 20, Bianka Bryant, 6, and Capri Bryant, 4 attended Swift’s show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles Aug. 3. While performing her song “22,” the singer approached Bianka at the end of the stage, hugged her and gifted her a black hat she typically gives a fan during the number. The family later got to hang out with the pop star backstage.
