When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, Prince William and Kate’s enthusiastic “like” on Instagram sent fans into a frenzy, cementing their status as ultimate Swifties. As the royal couple celebrates the pop icon’s love story, what makes this moment so electrifying, and how does it reflect their relatable charm?

On August 26, 2025, global superstar Taylor Swift and NFL heartthrob Travis Kelce set the internet ablaze with their engagement announcement, and among the millions of likes was a surprising one from the official Instagram account of Prince William and Kate. The royal couple’s heartfelt endorsement of the couple’s romantic photos, featuring a million-dollar diamond ring, has ignited a viral storm, with fans marveling at their shared love for Swift’s music. Following their memorable Eras Tour outing with their children, what drives William and Kate’s fandom, and how does this gesture amplify their down-to-earth appeal?

A Royal “Like” That Stole the Show

Swift’s engagement post, showcasing her and Kelce, both 35, in a series of intimate, beachside photos, drew over 20 million likes, but the royal couple’s “like” stood out. The images captured Kelce proposing on one knee with a dazzling diamond ring, estimated at $675,000 to $1 million, against a sunset backdrop. William and Kate’s social media engagement, joined by Meghan Markle’s account, sent X into a frenzy, with fans posting, “The royals are Swifties too!” and “Kate and William liking Taylor’s post is peak 2025!” The moment, trending with #RoyalSwifties, highlighted their genuine connection to Swift’s world.

The royals’ fandom is no secret. In June 2024, William took Prince George (12) and Princess Charlotte (10) to Swift’s Eras Tour in London, where they danced to hits like Shake It Off and snapped a backstage selfie with Swift and Kelce. The photo, shared by Swift, went viral, with Charlotte stealing hearts. “She was a total star,” Kelce said on his New Heights podcast, echoed by his brother Jason, who called William “a great dad.” The royal like on the engagement post feels like a continuation of that bond, but why does it resonate so deeply?

Swifties in the Palace

William and Kate’s love for Swift reflects their relatable side. As parents to George, Charlotte, and Prince Louis (7), they’ve embraced pop culture to connect with their kids and the public. Kate, fresh from her cancer remission announced in January 2025, has leaned into joyful moments, with her recent umbrella gesture for schoolchildren cementing her as the “people’s princess.” Their Eras Tour outing was a family highlight, with William tweeting, “Thank you, Taylor, for a night we’ll never forget!” The engagement like, a small but powerful gesture, shows their support for Swift’s happiness, mirroring their own enduring partnership.

Meghan’s like added intrigue, given her own Swiftie status—she attended the Eras Tour in Los Angeles in 2023, singing along to You Belong with Me. The royal trio’s shared enthusiasm bridges their differences, uniting them in admiration for Swift’s journey from her six-year relationship with Joe Alwyn to her whirlwind romance with Kelce, sparked in September 2023. Swift’s candid New Heights podcast appearance, where she called Kelce’s bold pursuit “adorably crazy,” only deepened the royals’ fandom.

A Moment That Connects Worlds

The royal likes have sparked a broader conversation about connection across divides. William and Kate’s gesture shows how shared passions can unite royalty and pop culture. Will their fandom inspire more public moments? Can Swift’s influence bring the royals closer to fans? With #TaylorAndTravis trending, this moment celebrates love and relatability, urging us to find joy in unexpected connections.