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Prince William on Podcast; Kelce-Swift Wedding to Feature Stars

7/4/2026

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Summary

Prince William Podcast

Prince William, Prince of Wales, appeared on the New Heights podcast on July 3, 2026.
The hosts released the 30-minute episode at 12 p.m. ET on Friday.
Jason Kelce introduced William with titles including president of the English Football Association and Duke of Cornwall.
The ceremony for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift will host 1,000 guests and feature Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw.

Summary

Prince William Celebrates

Prince William said United Kingdom and United States have shared a “good brotherhood” for 250 years, joking he was surprised America reached its 250th birthday.
He hopes to attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19 if England progresses, noting his roles as English FA president and Welsh Rugby Union vice-royal patron.
He recalled Jason Kelce’s comment about not knowing how to handle a beer.

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Historical Context

After the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4 1776, the 1783 Treaty of Paris formally ended the Revolutionary War and opened trade between Britain and the new United States, uniting the former 13 colonies with the Crown. Prince William’s 2026 remark on a “250-year brotherhood” echoes that treaty, underscoring a diplomatic legacy that still frames UK-US cooperation.

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Prince William Podcast

Prince William, Prince of Wales, appeared on the New Heights podcast on July 3, 2026.
The hosts released the 30-minute episode at 12 p.m. ET on Friday.
Jason Kelce introduced William with titles including president of the English Football Association and Duke of Cornwall.
The ceremony for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift will host 1,000 guests and feature Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw.

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