On August 26, 2025, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce broke the internet with their official engagement announcement on Instagram. As expected, millions of fans and celebrities hit the like button, but among them were some very important names from the British royal family. Prince William and Kate Middleton joined the“like” celebration, and so did Meghan Markle. But who handled Taylor Swift’s big moment better?
Awwww Now that is the Royal treatment😍 Taylor Swift getting a selfie with the Future King and his 2 eldest children.
Now Taylor can brag about having 2 future Kings of the UK as fans🤭
I love that this family keeps doing normal things with their children like jumping dunes… pic.twitter.com/58ftynwdvS— Canellecitadelle (@Canellelabelle) June 22, 2024
William and Kate’s move stood out mainly because they rarely step outside their usual polished royal roles on social media. Their Instagram is typically filled with charity work, official duties, and family snapshots, so this cute gesture toward Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce felt more personal. Not to mention, the Wales family already has a story with the “Blank Space” singer, after being spotted at The Eras Tour last year. In addition, they’ve even spent time with Travis and Taylor personally. For many royal fans, that makes their public support look authentic and natural.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Taylor Swift declined a personal invitation from Meghan Markle to appear on her podcast ‘Archetypes.’ pic.twitter.com/7byJD7CVIC
— Pop Base (@PopBase) June 25, 2023
Meghan, on the other hand, also hit like, but her reaction drew a different read. She is more active on social media in general, so her involvement in the ost may have seemed less surprising. Add in past reports of awkward moments, such as allegedly being denied a backstage meeting during the Eras Tour or whispers of feeling overshadowed by Taylor Swift’s album launch timing, and some might see her response as less impactful.
Still, both parties showed support, and whether you side with Team Wales or Team Sussex, one thing is clear: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement has everyone talking, even the royals!
