Prince William Shares Sweet Story Behind Bracelet from Princess Charlotte — and Its Tie to Taylor Swift

Mar. 15, 2025

Prince Williamis a devoted dad toPrincess Charlotte— and the two even share a special fandom forTaylor Swift.

While speaking to broadcasters in South Africa on Nov. 6 ahead of his 2024Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony, the Prince of Wales, 42, revealed the story behind his"Papa" braceletthat his daughter made and its connection to the music superstar.

“Well, this is a relic, if you like, from a Taylor Swift concert that my daughter decided that she wanted to create a bracelet for,” Prince William said when asked about the surprise accessory he has been wearing this week. “She gave it to me when I came away. So I promised that I’d wear it and try not to lose while I was out here.”

Prince William, who shares childrenPrince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, andPrince Louis, 6, with wifeKate Middleton, took his eldest two children to one of Swift’s Eras Tour shows in London on June 21, his 42nd birthday.

William and Charlotte were spotteddancing in the standsto “Shake It Off,” and the royalssnapped a selfiebehind the scenes with Swift and her boyfriend,Travis Kelce.

The Kansas City Chiefs star and his brotherJason Kelcelater praised Prince William’sparenting skillson theirNew Heightspodcast, with Travis describing the royals as an “absolute delight” and Jason complimenting how Princess Charlotte “had fire to her” from his perspective as a girl dad.

Prince William visits Signal Hill with Robert Irwin on Nov. 5, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa.Chris Jackson/Getty

Chris Jackson/Getty

Prince William is keeping his role as “Papa” close with the blue, green and letter-beaded bracelet, which he has been wearing since the kickoff of the trip to Cape Town. (He’s also not the only family member Princess Charlotte maybe gave a bracelet to —King Charlesand Prince George worestring braceletsover the summer as well!)

The heir to the throne is in South Africa for the fourth cycle of the Earthshot Prize Awards, the celebration for the global contest he launched in 2020 to inspire impactful approaches to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Prince William meets with Earthshot Prize finalists at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden on Nov. 6, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa.Victoria Jones - Pool/Getty

Victoria Jones - Pool/Getty

The Earthshot Prize plans to award $1.3 million Earthshot Prizes in five flagship categories annually until 2030, and while Princess Kate didn’t join her husband for the awards as she has in years past, Prince William gave a bright update on how his wife is doing. The Princess of Wales, 42, announced on Sept. 9 that she completedchemotherapy treatmentafter sharing in March that she was undergoingtreatment for cancer.

“She’s doing really well thanks. And hopefully, she is watching tonight. So cheering me on,” Prince William said about his wife. “She’s been amazing this whole this whole year. I know she will be really keen to see tonight be a success.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton in Southport, England on Oct. 10, 2024.DANNY LAWSON/POOL/AFP via Getty

DANNY LAWSON/POOL/AFP via Getty

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It was understood that Prince William wouldtravel solo to Cape Town, as Princess Kate has not fully returned to public work after completing chemo.

source: people.com