Prince William shook in Taylor Swiftfrom the show – and is shaking off all the attention her dance moves have received.
It’s no secret that the Prince of Wales accompanied her two eldest children, Prince George, 10, and Princess Charlotte, 9for Swift’s Eras Tour show in London on Friday, which happened to be his 42nd birthday. As well as taking selfies with the world-famous pop star and her pro football boyfriend Travis Kelce, the royal father was seen inside Wembley Stadium as he sang his signature hit, “Shake It Off.” Footage of the future king dancing to the beloved track quickly went viral on social media, with fans pleasantly surprised by William’s enthusiasm.
“This is the best thing I’ve ever seen, ok, killing Prince William,” read one TikTok comment.
But how does the next in line to the throne feel about the attention his moves have generated?
A source who knows Prince William told ET that William wouldn’t mind his “dad dance” going viral. “He’s focused on his wife and kids right now. He really just wanted it to be a special night for Prince George and Princess Charlotte,” the source said.
Kate Middleton didn’t join William, George and Charlotte for a night out and instead stayed at home with the youngest son, Prince Louis, 6, ET learned. As the Princess of Wales recently confirmed on social media, she is currently undergoing chemotherapy for an undisclosed form of cancer and will be undergoing treatment “for a few more months”.
In the midst of Middleton’s illness, the concert was a very special occasion, particularly for Princess Charlotte.
“Princess Charlotte is the biggest Taylor Swift fan in the family,” another source told ET. “She had wanted to go to the show for months, but with her mother being treated for cancer, this was a very special day to be able to celebrate her father’s birthday like this. Charlotte loved it.”
“They are really wonderful children. William and Kate did a fantastic job raising the three of them,” adds the source. “They understand and appreciate how lucky they were to meet someone like Taylor Swift.”
Swift seemed so moved by the royal’s presence as she posted a selfie with the trio and her boyfriend on Instagram with a birthday wish for the future king. “Happy birthday M8!” she wrote. “The London shows are off to a splendid start 🇬🇧🇺🇸🤝 @princeandprincessofwales.”
On William and Kate’s official social media accounts, the family expressed their gratitude for what was sure to become a cherished memory. “Thank you @taylorswift for a great night!” the posts read. “#LondonTSTheErastour.”
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