Taylor Swift commenced the London leg of her Eras tour with a spectacular performance, highlighted by a special visit from Prince William.
The Prince, who celebrated his 42nd birthday at the concert with his children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, shared a backstage selfie with the pop superstar on social media.
Prince William post, which featured the trio smiling alongside Taylor Swift, added a royal touch to the evening’s excitement.
Swift reciprocated the enthusiasm by posting her own photo with the royal family and her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce.
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“Happy Bday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start,” she wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The concert, held at the iconic Wembley Stadium, saw nearly 90,000 fans in attendance. Among the energetic crowd was Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, who attended the event with his wife.
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Starmer, a potential candidate for the next British prime minister, lauded Swift’s performance as “fantastic” and acknowledged her wide appeal.
Though he admitted to not knowing all of her songs, he singled out “Change” as his favorite, aligning it with his campaign’s theme.
A widely shared video on social media captured a joyful moment of Prince William dancing enthusiastically to Swift’s hit single “Shake It Off,” further endearing him to concertgoers.
Swift’s UK tour, part of the European leg of her Eras tour, has already seen successful shows in Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Cardiff.
Following her London performances, she is set to head to Dublin.
The London Mayor’s office has projected that her eight shows in the capital will inject £300 million ($380 million) into the city’s economy.
In honor of her tour, several murals dedicated to Swift were unveiled across London, along with a special Tube map featuring station names inspired by her songs.
