Prince William Surprises Kelce Podcast, Corrects 'Soccer' to 'Football' and Praises Rooney

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Royals (1 / 1) 03.07.2026 23:05 / Simo

Prince William surprised listeners with a guest spot on the Kelce brothers' New Heights podcast on Friday, July 3, sparking lively talk about England's national team and football culture. Read on to discover the full story!

Royal Reality Check

The 44-year-old joined hosts Jason and Travis Kelce to discuss the 2026 World Cup and gently corrected a slip of terminology — when Jason said "soccer," William interjected that, in the U.K., it is "football."

Role with the FA

William recounted his long association with the Football Association, noting he became FA president in 2010 and now serves as patron after two decades connected to the organization.