Taylor Swift chooses 'Team Wales' after declining to appear on Meghan Markle's podcast 'Archetypes'

Meghan Markle reportedly approached Taylor Swift with a 'personal letter' before her London concert
UPDATED JUN 27, 2024
Taylor Swift declined Meghan Markle's invitation before the singer's meeting with Prince William and his children (@princeandprincessofwales/Instagram, Getty Images)
Taylor Swift declined Meghan Markle's invitation before the singer's meeting with Prince William and his children (@princeandprincessofwales/Instagram, Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND: Taylor Swift may have subtly expressed her disapproval of Meghan Markle with her recent selfie featuring Prince William, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte. This comes after the pop star reportedly declined Meghan's invitation to appear on her now-canceled podcast, 'Archetypes.'

The Prince of Wales took his children to the pop icon's London concert earlier, and Swift encouraged the family to take a selfie with her backstage.

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Taylor Swift allegedly turned down an invite from Meghan Markle (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift rejects Meghan Markle as she sides with 'Team Wales'

According to royal analyst Kinsey Schofield, Swift declined a previous invitation to be a guest on Meghan Markle's now-canceled Spotify podcast, despite the Duchess of Sussex personally reaching out to her.

Speaking with Mark Dolan on GB News, Schofield said, "I think that he's probably spent a few minutes with her. We know that they took a selfie. She has spent time with him previously."

Schofield suggested that Meghan might be envious of William's time with Taylor Swift, given that Meghan attended the Grammy winner's event in Los Angeles, California, in 2023, per OK! Magazine.

"There is great video of them singing with Jon Bon Jovi at a charity event," Schofield mentioned regarding Swift and William's last encounter. "Now, remember, Meghan Markle had requested for Taylor to be her podcast."


 
 
 
 
 
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"She wrote her a handwritten letter and Taylor's team rejected it," Schofield said of Meghan's communication with the singer.

Schofield further added, "Megan also later released through People magazine that she had spent some time at a Taylor Swift concert. So I think we are seeing our Taylor side with Team Wales here over the last few hours."

"Also, you know, a lot of people pointing out the pictures of Meghan and Harry at the Beyonce concert, where Harry looks pretty miserable versus Prince William shaking his tail feather at the Taylor Swift concert."

"You're just seeing that Prince William is pursuing joy. And I think that is important," Schofield said.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala at New York Hilton on December 06, 2022, in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala)
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex have taken on multiple business ventures since moving out in 2022 (Getty Images for 2022 Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala)

Markle has embarked on several business endeavors since their move to California, one of which is a partnership with Spotify for Meghan's podcast, 'Archetypes.'

In August 2022, 'Archetypes' had its premiere, bringing in several prominent personalities, including Paris Hilton, Mariah Carey, and Serena Williams, per GB News.

Later, Spotify and the Sussexes' production company, Archewell, issued a joint statement saying they had "mutually agreed to part ways."

Travis Kelce expresses excitement after meeting the British royal family

Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and boyfriend of Taylor Swift, appeared to become Prince William's newest superfan after meeting him for the first time on Friday, June 21. He was amazed by how "awesome" the Prince of Wales was.

Swift quipped, "Happy birthday M8!" as Travis, William, Taylor, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte all posed for a selfie that caused the internet to go crazy.

Travis has shown his enthusiasm for the royal family, as the Kelce brothers spent a full five minutes gushing about them on the latest episode of their 'New Heights' podcast.

Travis and Taylor appeared to firmly align themselves with "team William" on the latest episode of the Kelce brothers' podcast. The athlete even remarked that "no other Prince" is performing as well as William, per Daily Mail.


 
 
 
 
 
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"We met royalty, guys," remarked Travis. "There was royalty at the show. I was fortunate enough that I didn't get caught up in traffic so I got there early and got to meet Prince William. How bout that? Your Royal Highness."

He said, "Dude, he was the coolest motherf*****. He was so cool."

"He was awesome. He was a good dude," Jason said, echoing his brother.

Jason added: "They were wonderful people, and that's what it's about. They're part of a monarchy [it's] hard to be a down-to-earth human being - I would assume. But [they] came off that way completely."

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