For Pete's Sake

Three Kelces were on hand in London for Taylor Swift’s first Eras Tour show 

Taylor Swift performs the song “Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince” during her Eras Tour stop at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday, July 7, 2023, in Kansas City.
Taylor Swift performs the song “Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince” during her Eras Tour stop at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday, July 7, 2023, in Kansas City. ecuriel@kcstar.com

Hours before the Royals clinched their 2015 World Series championship in New York, the Chiefs thumped the Detroit Lions 45-10.

Fans may not remember the details, but that game was played at Wembley Stadium in London and tight end Travis Kelce caught a touchdown pass that day.

Kelce was back at Wembley on Friday for the first time since that Chiefs’ blowout victory. This time, however, it wasn’t for football or even soccer. Kelce was on hand to support superstar singer Taylor Swift, his girlfriend.

The Eras Tour stopped at Wembley for the first of three shows this weekend, and she’ll be back in August for five more concerts.

Kelce was joined at the concert by his brother, Jason, and sister-in-law, Kylie. Here are five highlights from Friday.

1. Friendship bracelets

Jason and Kylie Kelce loaded up on friendship bracelets, which are shared by Swifties, and both seemed happy with their haul.

2. Family affair for Swift, too

Eagle-eye Swifties noted that Swift’s parents, Andrea and Scott, were also at the show.

Some fans said they saw Ed Kelce, the father of Travis and Jason, at the show, too.

3. A Swift map

Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, shared a special map of the London Underground that was reimagined in honor of Swift.

4. Cheers for Travis

Travis Kelce heard cheers when he was spotted at Wembley, and he signed a New Heights cap for a fan.

5. Sweet moment on stage

Capacity at Wembley Stadium is 90,000, but there were times when Swift was singing for just one fan: Travis Kelce.

He seemed to know which songs were about his romance with Swift. Check out that smile.

This story was originally published June 21, 2024 at 4:19 PM.

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