Pop sensation Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have revealed their engagement through a joint Instagram post on Tuesday, delighting millions of fans worldwide.
The couple shared the news with a playful message reading "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married," accompanied by a firecracker emoji.
The announcement featured a collection of photographs showing the romantic proposal in an elaborate floral setting.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announced their engagement on Instagram on Tuesday
|Images captured the Kansas City Chiefs tight end down on one knee, presenting a ring to the 35-year-old singer.
The engagement comes after two years of dating for the high-profile couple, who have captivated public attention since going public with their relationship.
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The engagement ring, crafted by New York City designer Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry according to People magazine, has captured significant attention from jewellery experts. Experts at UK jeweller Steven Stone valued the piece at approximately £560,000.
The ring's centrepiece features an impressive 12-carat elongated cushion-cut diamond with gently rounded corners.
Set in yellow gold with a simple polished band, the design allows the substantial stone to command attention.
Zack Stone from Steven Stone jewellers noted: "Many celebrities prefer to keep their engagement rings private, which is why it was such a delightful surprise to see Taylor proudly sharing hers on Instagram. Of course, with a diamond that size, who wouldn't?"
The vintage-inspired aesthetic reflects Swift's artistic sensibilities, particularly reminiscent of her 'Folklore' and 'Evermore' periods.
Their romance began in July 2023 whilst Swift was performing her record-breaking Eras tour. Kelce initially attempted to pass the singer his phone number written on a friendship bracelet during her Kansas City concert, a popular accessory amongst her fanbase.
When this approach proved unsuccessful, the athlete discussed his admiration for Swift on his New Heights podcast.
"I was disappointed that she doesn't talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs she sings," Kelce told his brother Jason on the programme.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift will tie the knot after the popstar accepted his proposal
|He explained his failed attempt: "If you're up on Taylor Swift concerts, there are friendship bracelets and I had received a bunch of them, but I wanted to give Taylor Swift one with my number on it."
The pair connected following his public declaration and commenced their relationship soon afterwards.
Their relationship became public in September 2023 when Swift attended Arrowhead Stadium to support Kelce during a Chiefs match against the Chicago Bears. The couple have since become fixtures at each other's professional events.
A particularly memorable moment occurred following Super Bowl LVIII in 2024, when cameras captured the pair kissing on the pitch after Kansas City's victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The triumph marked Kelce's third championship with the Chiefs.
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Swift incorporated personal references into her performances, modifying lyrics in 'Karma' during Eras Tour concerts to include "Karma is the guy in the Chiefs, coming straight home to me."
The NFL player also joined her onstage during a 2024 London performance for The Tortured Poets Department segment.
The couple recently made a joint appearance on Kelce's New Heights podcast on 13 August to reveal Swift's forthcoming twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have been in a relationship since 2023 | REUTERSThis episode shattered records, achieving approximately 1.3 million concurrent viewers on YouTube during its initial broadcast, as confirmed by Guinness World Records on Tuesday.
The episode has since accumulated 20 million views on the platform. Many fans correctly interpreted this appearance as a precursor to an engagement announcement.
Speculation about an impending proposal intensified last month when social media circulated images of Kelce's phone lock-screen. The photograph appeared to display the couple together with Swift's hand prominently extended.