Taylor Swift is planning what could become the wedding of the century.
The pop superstar just dropped one detail about her guest list that nobody saw coming.
And Taylor Swift shocked everyone when she revealed two words about her wedding’s royal guest list.
Swift’s royal friendship spans more than a decade
The guest list for Taylor Swift’s upcoming wedding keeps getting more interesting – sources say the pop superstar hopes to see British royalty sitting in the audience when she marries Travis Kelce.¹
Swift’s connection with the Prince and Princess of Wales traces back more than a decade – all the way to that charity dinner where she convinced William to belt out Bon Jovi onstage.² The friendship has grown through the years, with private correspondence and public displays of support, including during Kate’s recent health crisis.³
"She literally grabbed him by the arm and ran up on stage, and they both knew the words and sang along," Bon Jovi said about the performance that launched their friendship.⁴
William still cringes thinking about that night but admits Swift made it impossible to refuse.⁵
"To this day, I still do not know what came over me," William said during a 2021 podcast appearance. "But, frankly, if Taylor Swift looks you in the eye, touches your arm, and says, ‘Come with me…’ I got up like a puppy and went, ‘Yeah, okay, that seems like a great idea. I’ll follow you.’"⁶
That spontaneous performance kicked off a friendship that’s endured for more than 12 years through private letters, cards, and public support during Kate’s cancer battle.⁷
Swift plans wedding to thank those who shaped her journey
People close to the situation told Fox News Digital that Swift sees her wedding day as something bigger than just another celebrity spectacle.⁸
Swift and Kelce got engaged on August 26 after dating for two years, announcing the news with photos captioned "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married."⁹
When Swift sat down with Graham Norton on October 3, she surprised the host by extending him a personal invitation and describing plans for what sounds like a massive celebration.¹⁰
"I’m so excited about it," Swift explained. "I know it’s going to be fun to plan because I think the only stressful weddings are the ones where you have a small amount and people are on the bubble."¹¹
Swift has no interest in an exclusive VIP-only affair – instead, she views the wedding as a chance to honor everyone who supported her journey to this moment.¹²
"She wants to use the wedding not just as a celebration of love, but also to thank people who have made the journey to this point along the way and that will include all manner of people from all manner of backgrounds," an insider revealed.¹³
Swift’s approach means her guest list might feature everyone from the radio personalities who first played her songs to the devoted fans who became genuine friends over the years – and potentially the future King and Queen of England.¹⁴
Royal wedding attendance would have strong precedent
Royals attending celebrity weddings isn’t new territory – when Prince Harry married Meghan Markle in 2018, their ceremony featured Oprah Winfrey, George and Amal Clooney, Serena Williams, Idris Elba, and Elton John among the guests.¹⁵
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital that William and Kate accepting an invitation would be "totally appropriate" given their friendship with Swift.¹⁶
Queen Elizabeth herself once told Michelle Obama that royal protocol was "rubbish," giving the younger royals more freedom to modernize how they engage with celebrities and popular culture.¹⁷
Swift’s bond with the royal family grew even stronger in June 2024 when William brought Prince George and Princess Charlotte to her Eras Tour concert at London’s Wembley Stadium for his 42nd birthday.¹⁸
Kate, who was undergoing chemotherapy at the time, stayed home with Prince Louis but announced in January that she’s now in remission.¹⁹
After the concert, the official Instagram account for the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a backstage selfie of Swift with William, George, and Charlotte, thanking her for "a great evening."²⁰
Swift responded with her own post showing the royal trio alongside Kelce, writing "Happy Bday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start."²¹
When Swift and Kelce announced their engagement, the royal couple’s Instagram account left an official "like" on the post, signaling their approval and continued friendship.²²
Royal attendance would modernize monarchy’s image
Security logistics for royal attendance would get complicated, but royal commentator Hilary Fordwich said it’s been done before.²³
"If they were to attend, security would be heightened, of course, with a mix of police, private security and royal protection officers," Fordwich told Fox News Digital.²⁴
Ian Pelham Turner, who spent years photographing the royals, said William and Kate would keep a deliberately low profile if they attended – celebrating the couple rather than becoming the story themselves.²⁵
"They would not see it as a PR opportunity just to be part of a wonderful celebration of marriage, and they would insist to be treated as any other guest with no protocol procedures," Turner explained.²⁶
Royal expert Fitzwilliams noted that if the wedding takes place in 2026, the royal attendance would carry extra significance as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.²⁷
"A higher profile enables the royals to get their charitable messages across and this would also increase their appeal among the young," Fitzwilliams said.²⁸
Reports suggest Swift and Kelce are planning a summer 2026 wedding at Swift’s Rhode Island estate, which is currently undergoing $1.7 million in renovations.²⁹
Rumors point to June 13, 2026, as the potential date – the number 13 being Swift’s lucky number.³⁰
U.K. royal correspondent Neil Sean suggested that if William and Kate can’t attend in person, Swift would be "equally happy with a personalized message" from the royal couple that could be played during the reception.³¹
Kelce gushed about meeting William and his children during the Eras Tour stop, particularly praising Princess Charlotte.³²
"She was a superstar," Kelce said on his "New Heights" podcast. "She had fire to her. She was asking questions… I love it when parents ask their kids to be present, be vocal."³³
Swift’s approach to her guest list reflects someone who understands the value of relationships built over time rather than just collecting famous names for social media posts.
The friendship with William and Kate represents more than celebrity networking – it’s a genuine connection that’s survived more than a decade of public scrutiny, personal challenges, and the pressures that come with being two of the world’s most recognizable figures.
Whether the royals ultimately accept an invitation remains to be seen, but one thing’s clear: Taylor Swift isn’t planning just another celebrity wedding.
She’s creating a celebration that honors the people and relationships that shaped her journey to this moment.
¹ Ashley Hume and Ashley Papa, "Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding guest list might include Kate Middleton, Prince William: source," Fox News, October 16, 2025.
² Ibid.
³ Ibid.
⁴ "Prince William and Taylor Swift’s Viral Encounter, Explained," TIME, April 21, 2024.
⁵ Hume and Papa, "Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding guest list."
⁶ Ibid.
⁷ Ibid.
⁸ Ibid.
⁹ Ibid.
¹⁰ Ibid.
¹¹ Ibid.
¹² Ibid.
¹³ Ibid.
¹⁴ Ibid.
¹⁵ "Who’s Who at the Royal Wedding: See the Hollywood Stars in Attendance," The Hollywood Reporter, April 24, 2023.
¹⁶ Hume and Papa, "Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding guest list."
¹⁷ Ibid.
¹⁸ "Taylor Swift and Prince William Reunite After Viral Video," TIME, June 22, 2024.
¹⁹ Hume and Papa, "Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding guest list."
²⁰ Ibid.
²¹ Ibid.
²² "Prince William and Kate Middleton Subtly Congratulate Taylor Swift on Her Engagement," Town & Country, August 26, 2025.
²³ Hume and Papa, "Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding guest list."
²⁴ Ibid.
²⁵ Ibid.
²⁶ Ibid.
²⁷ Ibid.
²⁸ Ibid.
²⁹ "Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce’s Wedding Date: When Is Chiefs Star Getting Married?" Yahoo Entertainment, October 12, 2025.
³⁰ "Fans Think Taylor Swift Hinted That Something Major Is Going Down on June 13, 2026," Cosmopolitan, October 2, 2025.
³¹ Hume and Papa, "Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding guest list."
³² Ibid.
³³ Ibid.
