While the traditional blueprint of British royal life has long relied on ribbon-cutting ceremonies, patronages, and formal state visits, the modern monarchy is increasingly finding its footing in contemporary digital media. Royals are stepping outside the standard script of patronages and charity engagements to connect with the public through television broadcasts, radio interviews, and podcasts. Now, following in the footsteps of her husband, the Princess of Wales has received a prominent and public invitation to sit down for a podcast interview.
During an episode of her podcast Not Gonna Lie, host Kylie Kelce turned her attention toward Kate Middleton and Prince William’s recent official trip to Scotland. Specifically, Kelce highlighted a moment from the couple’s visit to the Isle of Bute, where the princess enthusiastically participated in a game of shinty, a traditional Scottish stick-and-ball sport. The display of athleticism and ease instantly won over Kelce, prompting her to extend an open invitation to the royal on air.
"Princess Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, if you ever wanted to come on and chitchat about some field hockey and maybe kids, I don’t know. We got a couple things in common," Kelce said during the September 24 episode. She briefly acknowledged that Catherine’s official title transitioned to Princess of Wales following the accession of King Charles III in 2022, while continuing to refer to her warmly using her widely recognized former title.
Just before extending the invitation, Kelce offered high praise for the princess’s athletic prowess, noting that her performance on the field served as a reminder of her enduring sports background. "Princess Kate just reminded everyone that she’s still an absolute boss at field hockey," Kelce remarked, adding that she "looks beautiful doing it."
Recognizing the nuance of the sport played during the royal engagement, Kelce playfully clarified her connection to the activity. "I’m aware that she’s actually playing the Scottish sport of shinty," Kylie continued. "I’m still calling it a win for field hockey because where do you think she got that skill? Yeah, that’s right. She’s a field hockey player."
The suggestion of a royal podcast appearance is far from an impossibility, given that a major precedent has already been set within the immediate family. If Princess Catherine were to accept the invitation and step into a recording studio for a conversational interview, it would follow a very recent and high-profile media appearance by her husband. In July, Prince William made waves across the Atlantic and throughout the United Kingdom by making a surprise appearance on New Heights, the massively popular podcast hosted by NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce.
Prince William’s appearance on the show—co-hosted by Kylie Kelce’s husband, Jason Kelce, alongside his brother, Travis—offered listeners a rare, unscripted glimpse into the future king’s personality, humor, and interests. The wide-ranging conversation touched upon several topics, including international soccer, reflecting the prince’s longtime, well-documented support for the English Premier League club Aston Villa, as well as broader discussions surrounding the global sports landscape during the lead-up to major international events.
The dialogue during Prince William’s podcast debut also ventured into popular culture, notably when the conversation drifted toward Travis Kelce and global pop superstar Taylor Swift, particularly regarding the high-energy atmosphere surrounding Swift’s historic Eras Tour stops in the United Kingdom. The easy rapport displayed during that episode demonstrated that senior members of the royal family can successfully navigate the informal, conversational format of modern audio and video podcasting without losing their institutional dignity.
Given that cross-continental connection between the British royal household and the prominent American sports and media family, the idea of Princess Catherine joining the media fold feels increasingly plausible. Kylie Kelce has officially laid out the welcome mat, signaling a clear appetite for a cross-cultural conversation centering on motherhood, athletics, and shared experiences in the public eye.
Whether the Princess of Wales will ultimately decide to trade her royal engagements for a guest spot on Not Gonna Lie remains to be seen. For now, the public invitation has been officially extended, leaving royal watchers and podcast fans alike to wait and see if the princess will take up the offer and make her own debut in the podcasting world.
