The hottest ticket in town! Taylor Swift kicks off London leg of Eras Tour at sold-out Wembley with boyfriend Travis Kelce, celebs and politicians in attendance… but were Prince William and his kids also secretly in the crowd?

Taylor Swift kicked off the London leg of her Eras Tour at a sold-out Wembley stadium on Friday night, performing to followers, celebrities and politicians alike.

In amongst the gang of practically 90,000 followers, hearsay has it that Prince William celebrated his forty second birthday dancing the night time away together with his three younger kids – Prince George, ten, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, six – though Buckingham Palace declined to remark.

Prince William and megastar Swift have a historical past – the unlikely pair shared the stage at Kensington Palace to carry out Livin’ On A Prayer with Jon Bon Jovi at a charity occasion in 2013.

Though this efficiency befell greater than a decade in the past, it could seem the royals have continued to be dedicated followers of Swift.

The navy band at Buckingham Palace carried out a rendition of Swift’s 2014 hit Shake It Off to mark the Eras Tour arriving within the UK capital.

The night time was made much more memorable for Ms Swift, 34, as she was reunited along with her boyfriend Travis Kelce after a month aside.

The American soccer participant, 34, flew in from Cannes together with his older brother, Jason.

Ms Swift and Kelce, who’re nearing their first anniversary, haven’t been seen collectively for over a month after they final loved a romantic lunch on Lake Como, Italy, in Might.

The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs star has thus far been unable to assist his girlfriend on the UK leg of her tour as a consequence of coaching commitments.

Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, 34, was among the many star-studded crowd who joined Kelce within the VIP space alongside Swift’s shut pal, model-turned-actress Cara Delevingne.

One other acquainted face within the crowd was Labour chief Keir Starmer who stated in a submit on X that he took a ‘Swift break’ from the overall election marketing campaign to benefit from the live performance together with his spouse.

Ms Swift was clearly overwhelmed by the 89,000-strong crowd and stated: ‘Oh my god London, look what you’ve achieved. What higher method to spend a Friday night time than in essentially the most exhilarating metropolis on the earth.’

Her first present in London was all the time going to be particular for her as she shares an in depth affiliation with the town after she known as it her second residence for the six years she was relationship British actor Joe Alwyn.

Ms Swift has additionally dated a number of British heartthrobs together with singer Harry Types and actor Tom Hiddleston.

June 21 was the primary of three offered out dates at Wembley, with the worldwide sensation returning in August to carry out one other 5.

Taylor’s adoring followers have been brimming with anticipation to know if she would carry out any of her London-inspired hit songs.

Followers predicted that the American megastar would select a London-themed tune as her shock tune. 

Many hoped for Swift’s extra melancholy hits reminiscent of ‘So Lengthy, London’ and ‘The Black Canine’ from her latest album The Tortured Poets Division.

Because the glowing night time drew to an in depth, the star sang Hits Completely different and Dying by a Thousand Cuts – each of which haven’t any reference to the English capital metropolis.

However followers went wild when Taylor took to the piano and started singing her latest hit The Black Canine, as many predicted she would.

‘The Black Canine’ is basically believed to be about 1975 singer, Matty Healy, who she reportedly had a short two week relationship with following her break-up with Alwyn.

The lyrics seemingly reference a Vauxhall pub, in addition to band The Beginning Line – whose songs The 1975 have lined a number of instances throughout their tour.

Wembley was awash with glowing outfits, cowboy hats, gems and glitter as 1000’s of Taylor Swift followers gathered for her opening night time in London.

Swifties travelled from throughout the nation for the most recent sell-out efficiency of her Eras Tour.

Teenage ladies and boys have been joined by mums, dads and youthful siblings – and followers of all ages – forward of the three-and-a-half hour gig, that has already blown the roofs off stadiums throughout Britain and Europe.

Devoted followers sang the lyrics of her many hits word-perfect that have been blasted out on the Taylor Swift fan zone on the BoxPark Wembley on the Olympic Stroll as much as the stadium entrance.

Followers exchanged bracelets and mentioned their favorite tunes forward of the massive occasion. Others joined lengthy queues to purchase official merchandise – t-shirts, sweat-shirts, hats and luggage.

Amongst them have been sisters Amna, 14, and Zainab Butt, 20, from west London.

Amna informed how wouldn’t have missed this live performance for something on the earth.

She stated: ‘It is Taylor Swift it is a as soon as in a lifetime alternative.’

Zainab, a scholar, added: ‘That is going to be the perfect night time of my life.’

Amelie Jones, 28, Lucy Goodwin, 28 and Caroline parish, 28 from Sussex.

Explaining what this live performance meant to her Amelie stated: ‘Taylor Swift has a ding her each event.

Lucy added: ‘I’ve grown up with Taylor Swift. She has been there with me by means of all of the heartbreaks.’

Households and college buddies acquired collectively to look at Taylor Swift’s first London efficiency.

Mum Jackie introduced her 18-year-old daughter Eva and three buddies from Tub to attend the live performance.

She stated: ‘We received the battle to get Taylor Swift tickets and now we’re right here!’

Dad Ed, 51, from Blackheath, placed on his greatest occasion shirt to accompany his spouse Tina and their 11-year-old daughter Odette to the present.

Birmingham college Poppy, 27, Hannah, 26, Rachel, 26 and Joanna, 26 used the event to get again collectively – and to put on matching Taylor Swift t-shirts.

Rachel defined: ‘All of us love Taylor Swift and we simply cannot look ahead to the present.’

Nottingham college buddies Harriet, 26, Heidi, 26, Nicole, 26 and Jade, 26 stated that they had met up particularly for the live performance.

Harriet stated: ‘it is going to be a incredible night time, a incredible efficiency.’

German vacationers Camille, 29, Julia, 28, Malena, 27 and Lena 27 had flown over particularly from Bremen for the present.

Camille defined: ‘We got here to see the Queen of music.’

Youngsters Evie Mulcahi, 18, Jess Dobson 19 Frankie Epsom, 19, and Katie Mayling had come from Derby to participate on this extremely anticipated occasion.

Evie stated: ‘Taylor Swift is solely the perfect. She will get all totally different folks collectively to have a great time. And he or she’s so cool.’

Becky Colton, 28 and Alice Parkinson, 28 had come from Nottingham for the present.

Becky defined: Taylor Swift is an icon. That is historical past.’

Finest buddies Charlotte Harris, 29 and Sophie Wayman, 31 from Essex defined how that they had dreamed to seeing Taylor Swift collectively.

Charlotte stated: ‘We have been buddies all our lives and we all the time dreamed of going to see a Taylor Swift live performance collectively.’

It has develop into a practice for Swifties to commerce friendship bracelets on the Eras Tour as a nod to a lyric from the nostalgic anthem You are On Your Personal Child.

Taylor sings: ‘So make the friendship bracelets, take the second and style it.’ 

Many followers arrived as early as Tuesday in preparation for right now’s live performance, mendacity underneath blankets and tenting out in tents for a number of days. 

Extra of the 90,000 sturdy crowd made their method to the world right now, with those that forked out for VIP packages getting to go into Wembley at 8am.

Others travelled from throughout the globe to simply watch Swift ship her blockbuster three-hour set in London tonight.

Amongst these venturing throughout international locations to see Taylor are long-distance buddies Filip and Bailey, who made separate journeys all the best way from Croatia and Florida respectively.

Talking about why that they had come to London, Bailey: ‘I can not wait to see Taylor, that is like the perfect present to go to.’

Filip added: ‘It feels particular, dazzling and magic right here.’

In the meantime, buddies Rachel and Yan travelled from Ipswich in Suffolk to catch a glimpse of Taylor taking to the stage.

Rachel stated: ‘We’re so excited to be right here, I am hoping to listen to the unique songs from the primary album.’

Alongside wanting to listen to tracks from Swift’s 2006 self-titled debut, the pair stated they have been notably trying ahead to listening to hits from her second 2008 album Fearless.

Megan, 26, who hails from Birmingham stated it was ‘superb’ as she ready to see the star.

She informed the Night Customary: ‘It is superb to be right here. Taylor is such a fantastic instance of feminine empowerment. I like nation music and that is how I acquired into her.

‘I am simply so excited to be right here. It was like a warfare to get tickets on-line however now I am right here it is all price it.’ 

Luna Musch, who travelled from the Netherlands added: ‘I can not imagine I am right here – I like her and her music. She is so constructive. Her expertise is simply unbelievable.’

The doorways at Wembley formally opened at 4.30pm, with Mette and Paramore taking to the stage from 5.45pm earlier than Taylor at 7.30pm. 

Followers dotted all through the UK have been ready over a yr for Taylor to reach on British shores after she started her record-breaking tour in Glendale, Arizona in March 2023. 

Since she has ventured throughout South America, US and Asia, while additionally performing in a number of cities throughout Europe, along with her NFL boyfriend Travis Kelce supporting from the gang. 

This month alone, she has already sang to packed out crowds in Edinburgh, Liverpool and Cardiff.

Nonetheless, the celebrity’s a hundredth present of her record-breaking Eras Tour final Thursday at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool did not fairly go off with no hitch.

The worldwide pop sensation hailed the dedication to the numerous followers who braved the rain to catch a glimpse of her landmark present.

And whereas the 53,000 crowd packed into Anfield stadium to cheer alongside to her biggest hits for 3 hours – not everybody left utterly glad.

Sure VIP ticketholders have been left briefly disgruntled after paying to take a seat behind a white tent – largely blocking the view of their beloved idol.

And poor VIP seat placements weren’t the one mishap of the night time as eagle-eyed followers have been fast to identify the large display screen showcasing Taylor’s efficiency had momentarily switched off.

Nonetheless, London continues to be overcome with Swiftmania, as a navy band at Buckingham Palace carried out a rendition her smash-hit Shake It Off right now.

In celebration of Taylor’s arrival to London, a video titled Altering of the Guard (Taylor’s Model), was posted on X (previously Twitter) by the Royal household’s official account.

The band stood on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace blasting  trumpets, saxophones and different wind devices, because the caption learn: ‘Cannot cease, will not cease groovin’.’

Taylor-fever has already gripped the bustling, with a bunch of particular occasions taking up London, reminiscent of a Taylor path, a particular Tube map and even two new Swift-themed artworks on show at Wembley Park.