British royalty met with American music sensation Taylor Swift during the first night of Swift’s Eras tour in London on June 21. Prince William was photographed with Swift and his children, Charlotte and George, in a selfie posted on Kensington Palace’s social media feed. The caption read, “Thank you @taylorswift13 for a great evening!” This encounter came just a day after William celebrated his 42nd birthday.
In addition to the photo with Prince William and his children, Swift also shared a different picture on social media with the royals and her partner Travis Kelce. The caption on this post read, “Happy Bday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start.” It seems like Swift’s London tour dates are already off to a memorable start with these encounters with British royalty.
The excitement surrounding Swift’s London shows was further heightened by special events in the city. A unique version of the London Underground map was published to commemorate Swift’s performances at Wembley Stadium. Additionally, the “Changing of the Guard” ceremony at Buckingham Palace featured a military band rendition of one of Swift’s songs, adding to the buzz surrounding her time in London.
Overall, it seems like Taylor Swift’s presence in London has generated quite a bit of excitement, from her encounters with Prince William and his children to the special events and celebrations taking place in the city. With eight shows scheduled at Wembley Stadium, it’s clear that Swift’s Eras tour is off to a splendid start in the UK capital. Fans and royal watchers alike will surely be keeping an eye out for more exciting moments from Swift’s time in London.
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- Prince William posed for a photo with Taylor Swift and his children at her concert in London
- Taylor Swift also posted a photo with the royals and her partner Travis Kelce
- London Underground published a special map for Swift’s concert series
- Buckingham Palace featured a military band rendition of one of Swift’s songs