Celebrities Meeting the British Royal Family: From John Travolta Dancing With Princess Diana to Taylor Swift Singing With Prince William and More

The recent encounter between Prince William and Taylor Swift in London, where the singer performed a concert from her “The Eras Tour” on Friday, was all over social media. The first in line to the British throne and the singer posed for a selfie with two of his children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, backstage. The picture was shared on Swift’s Instagram account on Saturday and has received more than 8.8 million likes since then.

Like other members of his family, William has shared many candid moments with some of the biggest celebrities in the world. In fact, the prince has met Swift before. In 2013, both Swift and William shared the stage with Jon Bon Jovi during a Centrepoint charity event at Kensington Palace, where the trio performed a rendition of “Livin’ on a Prayer.”

Over the years, William has also posed for pictures with Jennifer Lopez, Tom Cruise, LeBron James, Harry Styles and others. Some of the most memorable encounters between celebrities and royals also include John Travolta dancing with Princess Diana at the White House, Prince Harry and Rihanna attending the Golden Anniversary Spectacular Mega Concert in Barbados and more.

John Travolta and Princess Diana, 1985

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 9, 1985: In this handout image provided by The White House, Princess Diana dances with John Travolta in Cross Hall at the White House during an official dinner on November 9, 1985 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Pete Souza/The White House via Getty Images) — Princess Diana dances with John Travolta in Cross Hall at the White House on Nov. 9, 1985, in Washington, D.C. Pete Souza/The White House via G

Princess Diana danced with John Travolta at the White House in Washington, D.C., during an official dinner hosted by then-president Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy Reagan.

Spice Girls, Prince Harry and King Charles III, 1997

Prince Harry (L) poses with Spice Girls Victoria (2D L) as his father, HRH Prince Charles (2D R), gets the attention of Spice Girls Mel C (R) before British pop group's concert in Johannesburg 01 November. Prince Harry, son of the late Princess Diana, is accompanying his father, the Prince of Wales, on a week-long visit to southern Africa. (Photo by WALTER DHLADHLA / AFP) (Photo by WALTER DHLADHLA/AFP via Getty Images) — Prince Harry (L) poses with Victoria Beckham (2D L) as his father, King Charles III (2D R), gets the attention of Spice Girls Mel C (R) on Nov. 1, 19987. AFP via Getty Images

In 1997, Prince Harry met the Spice Girls during a week-long visit to southern Africa. Harry was accompanied by his father, King Charles III.

Queen Elizabeth II and Lady Gaga, 2009

BLACKPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 7: Queen Elizabeth II meets singer Lady Gaga following the Royal Variety Performance on December 7, 2009 in Blackpool, England (Photo by Leon Neal/ WPA Pool /Getty Images) — Queen Elizabeth II meets singer Lady Gaga on Dec. 7, 2009, in Blackpool, England. Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth II greeted Lady Gaga during the Royal Variety Performance, an annual televised variety show held in the United Kingdom to raise money for the Royal Variety Charity.