Prince William made a surprise appearance on the New Heights podcast on Friday, July 3, 2026, the same day Travis Kelce married Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden. The Prince of Wales joined Jason and Travis Kelce on the show, which typically focuses on American football, but William was given the freedom to discuss England's prospects at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Royal Introduction and World Cup Talk
Jason Kelce introduced William with an extensive list of titles: "The president of the English Football Association, the vice-royal patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of Cornwall, the Lord of the Isles, Prince and Great Steward of Scotland, Earl of Chester and the Prince of Wales… please welcome His Royal Highness, Prince William."
The conversation began with England's chances at the World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States before shifting to Travis Kelce.
William's Hilarious Admission About Travis
Jason asked William: "What is the more iconic moment at Wembley Stadium - Travis scoring a touchdown in 2015 against the Lions - or Travis as a backup dancer to the one and only, Taylor Swift?"
William quickly replied: "Travis as a backup dancer, I think you should do it again."
Travis, now a newlywed at 36, responded: "It was definitely one of the proudest moments of my life, for sure. If Tay's gonna sign up for a tour, I'll definitely make sure we bring her back to life."
He added: "One of the coolest moments was being able to meet you and the little ones that day. Me and Jason joke about it all the time - we were so nervous to meet you guys and the Royal Family."
Public Reaction to William's Podcast Appearance
The episode drew praise from listeners. One YouTube user wrote: "Absolutely adore Prince William. Good man with a strong sense of family, duty and honour."
Another added: "This definitely shows a side of Prince William that not many get to see; so relaxed and at ease. Awesome interview!"
A third commented: "Prince William comes across excellently - knowledgeable, funny, relaxed and genuinely having the time of his life."
A fourth asked: "How in the world did you pull that off? The Royals rarely, if ever do interviews and they don't do podcasts. I'm definitely watching this one. Holy cow! Unbelievable!"
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's Wedding
After weeks of speculation, Madison Square Garden lit up with pink neon signs on Friday night reading 'JUST&T MARRIED!' to confirm the nuptials. Taylor's publicist confirmed the couple did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen. Instead, Taylor's brother Austin Swift served as her Man of Honour, and Jason Kelce served as Best Man.
A statement announcing the marriage said: "The ceremony joined both families together and was officiated by friend Adam Sandler."
The couple gave little away before the ceremony, and there was a notable lack of social media posts from guests once inside the arena. Attendees included singer Camila Cabello, actors Hugh Grant, Ethan Hawke, Jason Sudeikis, and model Karlie Kloss.
