Prince William, the Prince of Wales, celebrated his 42nd birthday in a unique and memorable way. Instead of a traditional royal celebration, he attended Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert in London with his children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. The concert took place on June 21st at the iconic Wembley Stadium.
The entire family thoroughly enjoys Taylor Swift’s music and had a fantastic time at the concert. It was a special outing for Prince William and his kids while also serving as a birthday celebration for the Prince himself.
Princess Kate, William’s wife, was not able to join the family for this special evening. The Princess of Wales has been undergoing cancer treatment and has kept a low profile in recent months. Nonetheless, she made a rare appearance on June 15th at Trooping the Colour, an annual celebration of King Charles’ birthday. Her participation in future events remains subject to her health and medical advice.
Adding to the excitement, Meghan Markle, Prince William’s sister-in-law, also attended a concert stop on Swift’s tour in Los Angeles in August 2023.
Before the concert, the royal guard welcomed Taylor Swift to London by playing her hit song “Shake It Off” in front of Buckingham Palace. The royal family shared a video of this delightful performance on their social media, captioned with: “Can’t stop, won’t stop groovin’🫡🥁🎺”.
Prince William’s connection to Taylor Swift goes beyond just the recent concert. Back in 2013, during a Centrepoint charity event at Kensington Palace, Swift led William to the stage to join Jon Bon Jovi in a rendition of “Livin’ on a Prayer.” This impromptu performance was described as completely “off the cuff” by William’s aides at the time.
Prince William shared a recollection of this memorable night on Apple Fitness+’s Time to Walk series, saying, “I went to a charity fundraising gala for Centrepoint, which is a young homeless charity that I am very fond of and have supported for many years. Jon Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift were at the event, which nearly knocked me off my feet.”
He continued, “I thought my role was done after Jon Bon Jovi’s performance, but Taylor Swift had other plans. She turned to me and said, ‘Come on, William. Let’s go and sing.’ To this day, I don’t know what came over me, but if Taylor Swift looks you in the eye and says, ‘Come with me…’ I got up like a puppy and went.”
Prince William expressed his admiration for Taylor Swift again at the 2023 Tusk Conservation Awards. According to Hello! magazine, he mentioned to rocker Ronnie Wood about wanting to attend a Rolling Stones tour if Taylor Swift was also performing. This fondness for Swift highlights a fun side of the royal that many can relate to.
Prince William’s connections to popular figures like Taylor Swift show his ability to balance royal duties with personal moments of joy, making him a relatable and admired figure. Celebrating his birthday at a Taylor Swift concert with his children was a heartwarming event that brought smiles to many faces.
