In a surprising turn of events, Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace are abuzz with anticipation as preparations are underway to welcome American pop sensation Taylor Swift.
The singer recently kicked off the London leg of her Eras tour at a packed Wembley Stadium and is set to meet with Princess Catherine during her stay in the UK.
The royal selfie shared by Taylor Swift at her concert has brought a wave of positivity to the Wales.
Research indicates that the photo featuring Swift with the heir to the throne and the Princess of Wales has significantly boosted their presence on social media platforms.
While the Princess of Wales continues her preventative chemotherapy treatment, it is reported that she remained at home with her youngest child, six-year-old Prince Louis, missing out on the concert.
Despite her absence, Princess Catherine conveyed her best wishes to Swift, expressing gratitude for the special moments shared by the children.
The heartfelt message from Princess Catherine to Taylor Swift underscores the strong bond between the royal family and the music icon, emphasizing the happiness and cherished experiences that Swift’s music has brought to the royal children.
Insider sources revealed that Swift had personally invited Catherine and William to her concert last year, but the Princess’s health condition prevented her from attending.
It is also said that Taylor was eager to meet Prince William backstage.
Preparations at the palace suggest that Swift might visit the royals upon an invitation from William, as they have been steadfast fans of the American megastar.
The anticipated meeting between them makes perfect sense given their existing acquaintance.
Although Princess Catherine is known to be a devoted fan of Taylor Swift, there seems to be a friendly rivalry with William over who gets pictured with the 14-time Grammy award winner first, dating back to 2013, two years before their daughter’s birth.
A behind-the-scenes account revealed that the meeting and subsequent selfie almost didn’t happen due to time constraints.
The rush to meet Taylor Swift before the show resulted in a brief encounter, with the royal family facing some stress and panic over the tight schedule.
The selfie taken with Taylor Swift had a significant impact on William and Catherine’s Instagram account, attracting hundreds of thousands of new followers.
Within 48 hours, the future king and queen of the United Kingdom saw their follower count soar by over 200,000, with the post receiving 2.8 million likes and 20,000 comments.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift’s own social media post featuring the selfie with Kelsey garnered a staggering 9.2 million likes within two days.
This meeting between the Wales and Swift comes after reports of a previous snub towards Prince Harry‘s wife, marking a notable reconciliation.
Following their initial encounter, William and Taylor are said to have developed a close friendship, with both parties acknowledging a strong connection between them.
Taylor’s successful London show, attended by a host of celebrities and British royalty, has set the stage for two more performances in the city before a series of shows in August.
Speculation is rife that Swift may visit the royal palaces with her partner during her upcoming stay, given the history and rapport established with the royal family.
Travis Kelsey, along with his friends, shared their delightful experience meeting the royals, highlighting the charm of little George and Charlotte during the backstage interaction.
