Prince William allegedly didn't want Travis Kelce in royal photo, admits trying to push Chiefs star out

Travis Kelce has a knack for commanding attention, even when he finds himself in royal company. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end made a lasting impression on Prince William during their meeting in London in 2024, but the British royal has now revealed a funny detail about their famous group photograph. During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, William admitted he had tried to move Kelce out of the frame. His candid confession has added an unexpected twist to the moment, while Kelce's own glowing assessment of the Prince of Wales makes the story even more entertaining.Prince William admits trying to move Travis Kelce out of the photoThe encounter took place in 2024, when Kelce joined Taylor Swift backstage during her Wembley Stadium shows. The couple met Prince William and his children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, and the group posed for a photograph that later became a memorable moment in pop culture.William recently appeared on The Graham Norton Show, where he discovered just how significant that picture had become. The Prince of Wales confessed that he had not realised its importance until recently. His attempt to keep the photograph focused on himself, Swift and the children made for an amusing revelation.“I wasn’t until recently,” Prince William told Norton when asked if he knew about how important the photo was. “I hadn’t appreciated the picture. And actually, I was trying to move him [Travis Kelce] out of the photo. Travis kept coming back in and I couldn’t work out why he kept coming back in. I was trying to move him out, so it was just me and Taylor and the children.”For Kelce, however, meeting the future king of Britain was a highlight. The NFL star has never hidden his enthusiasm for the encounter, and his reaction suggests he enjoyed the royal company far more than William's latest confession might suggest.Travis Kelce reveals his reaction to meeting Prince WilliamKelce previously discussed the royal meeting on the New Heights podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce. His description of William showed that the Chiefs star felt comfortable around the royal family, despite being unsure about the proper etiquette.“He [Prince William] was the coolest m—erf—er,” Kelce told his brother, Jason. “They were an absolute delight to me, I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to bow to them or curtsy, or just be an American idiot and shake their hand.”The contrast between the two accounts makes the story particularly amusing. William was trying to adjust the photograph, while Kelce walked away with a glowing impression of the royal encounter.The meeting also highlighted Kelce's ability to move comfortably between the NFL and celebrity circles. As one of football's most recognisable personalities, he has built a public profile that extends well beyond the field.Despite William's attempt to move him out of the picture, Kelce's presence became part of the photograph's lasting appeal. And judging by the Chiefs star's warm words, the brief royal encounter left him with nothing but positive memories.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.