Prince William gives royal fans rare insight into his interior design choices during guest appearance on Travis Kelce's podcast – including a sentimental nod to the late Queen

The Prince of Wales gave royal fans an intimate insight into his interior design choices during his special guest appearance on Travis Kelce's podcast last week.

Prince William, 44, featured as a surprise guest on a one-off episode of NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce's podcast, which was released just hours before Travis tied the knot with Taylor Swift on Friday.

During the conversation, William, who also serves as the official Patron of the English Football Association, spoke about England fans' attitude towards the World Cup and the culture shock that fans may experience when tasting beer in the United States. 

'I think you haven’t met your match until you’ve met a lot of beer drinkers from the UK,' he warned the two NFL stars. 'We can handle our own beer to anyone.' 

However, several eagle-eyed onlookers took particular note of the future King's backdrop, with William appearing to be recording from what fans have speculated is his Windsor home, Forest Lodge.

At one stage during the prince's appearance on the New Heights podcast, both Travis and Jason referenced that the episode had been recorded not long after England beat Croatia on Wednesday, June 17.

That same day, the Prince of Wales attended Royal Ascot with the Princess of Wales, heightening speculation that he would have been residing in his Forest Lodge home, rather than any other royal residence. 

From a large gold-framed painting to a sentimental book and family heirloom – read on to discover the selection of items on show during William's podcast appearance… 

1.  A Windsor oil painting 

Placed on the wall directly behind William during the episode was a large gold-framed oil painting, speculated to be sourced from the Royal Collection Trust

Placed on the wall directly behind William during the episode was a large gold-framed oil painting, speculated to be sourced from the Royal Collection Trust.

The glamorous painting beautifully depicted Windsor Castle in the snow, and was a clear sign that the Prince of Wales has impeccable taste in his artwork.

Indicative of its sentimental meaning, the setting appeared to be viewed from across the river in Eton.

Such location certainly holds significant meaning to William, having been where he attended school from 1995 to 2000, and also where his eldest son, Prince George, 12, will study from September.

2. Navy blue cabinet with light wood top

With a light wooden top, the homeware choice offers a modern yet traditional asset to what could be the family home

Below the painting was a stylish navy blue and wooden cabinet, likely used to store items given that drawers with knobs were visible on either side. 

With a light wooden top, the homeware choice offers a modern yet traditional asset to what could be the family home.

The rare insight into William's home also indicated that the walls featured panelling – a stylish home addition which has grown in popularity in recent years. 

3. An 'Earthshot' book that included a foreword by William

To the left hand side sat a copy of the book 'Earthshot: How to Save Our Planet'. Co-authored by Colin Butfield and Jonnie Hughes, William wrote the book's foreword in 2021 by using a typewriter

Underneath the striking painting, a number of items had been delicately placed on a wooden and dark navy unit – and indicated that both the Prince and Princess of Wales have carefully selected meaningful pieces for their possible home. 

To the left hand side sat a copy of the book Earthshot: How to Save Our Planet. Co-authored by Colin Butfield and Jonnie Hughes, William wrote the book's foreword in 2021 by using a typewriter. 

Launched by Prince William and the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2020, and inspired by President Kennedy's 'Moonshot ', The Earthshot Prize is the most ambitious and prestigious award of its kind.

It aims to discover and scale the best solutions to help repair our planet over the next ten years.

4. A vase with a sentimental link to the late Queen 

Placed just behind the book was a elegant pale vase with a rather special meaning. Gifted to William's grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, by the government of Jamaica for her Golden Jubilee in 2002, the vase is known as a Yabba pot

Placed just behind the book was an elegant pale vase with a rather special meaning. 

Gifted to William's grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, by the government of Jamaica for her Golden Jubilee in 2002, the vase is known as a Yabba pot.

The impressive item, which was presented to the late Monarch by Governor-General of Jamaica, Sir Howard Felix Cooke, went on display at Buckingham Palace during the summer opening of the State Rooms.

Now, however, it appears to have been passed down to her loving grandson as a family heirloom and a touching reminder of their close bond. 

5. Two pinecone-inspired sculptures

In addition to the family item, William showcased his taste for interiors by placing two pinecone-style items on pedestals either side of the painting

In addition to the family item, William showcased his taste for interiors by placing two pinecone-style items on pedestals either side of the painting.

While it remains unknown where these are purchased from, it appears unsurprising that they have been selected by the Prince of Wales, given his well-documented love for green-inspired interiors. 

Meanwhile, woodland themes are also often championed by the Princess of Wales. 

While examining the decor choices of William and Kate's former Kensington abode, Deirdre McGettrick, Founder and CEO of ufurnish.com, previously told the Daily Mail that the couple had opted for 'muted neutral tone of earthy cream to keep their rooms fresh, calm and modern'. 

6. A wicker basket filled with lilies  

At the other end of the stylish cabinet, a wicker basket filled with lilies that were just waiting to bloom added a touch of greenery to the backdrop

At the other end of the stylish cabinet, a wicker basket filled with lilies that were just waiting to bloom added a touch of greenery to the backdrop.

Lilies in particular hold a rather poignant meaning to the Prince and Princess of Wales, with the lily of the valley, which symbolises 'the return of happiness' and 'trustworthiness', forming the cornerstone of Kate's bridal bouquet in 2011. 

The use of the lily of the valley acts as a long-standing tribute which dates as far back as Queen Victoria. 

Wicker baskets, meanwhile, appear to be a prominent part of the Waleses' decoration choices, having featured in their Anmer Hall residence in Norfolk, spotted in the backdrop of Kate's moving video to announce she was cancer free in 2024.

The footage showcased what appeared to be a dining room with a blue-and-white tablecloth, alongside a cabinet filled with tableware and decorative plants. 

While it remains unclear whether William was filming inside Forest Lodge, the rare insight into a possible home of the future King provides fascinating details on his interior design styles.

Forest Lodge  underwent a £1.5million renovation in 2001 and was then put on the rental market for £15,000 a month.

Photos taken at the time revealed elaborate stonework as well as ornate plaster cornices and ceiling decorations.

 While it remains unclear whether William was filming inside Forest Lodge, the rare insight into a possible home of the future King provides fascinating details to his interior design styles

Forest Lodge (pictured) underwent a £1.5million renovation in 2001 and was then put on the rental market for £15,000 a month

Other images showed rooms in more states of distress as floors were ripped up and wires exposed while the 328-year-old building was being renovated.

Marble fireplaces were also spotted alongside gorgeous Venetian windows. A grand half-barrel vaulted hallway ceiling was also shown.

Kate, a keen interior designer, is said to have 'thoroughly enjoyed' renovating the property, picking up much of the furnishings from high-end British brands.

The eight-bedroom home is twice the size of Adelaide Cottage, where the family lived most recently, giving the royal plenty of space to put her personal touch on.

And if their previous residences are anything to go by, the home will likely be kitted out in Kate's signature 'contemporary classic' look – which has previously been described as 'lovely' and yet 'completely inoffensive'.

It is understood that the Princess of Wales has dressed up her new home with opulent décor from Marina Mill, a company that specialises in hand designing and screen printing fabrics, costing upwards of £100 a metre.

The mill, which Kate visited in September, has supplied dozens of royal homes, including Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Highgrove and is world-renowned for the quality of its fabrics, as well as the fact that they still do everything by hand.

Kate has also been seen picking out a 24-seater dining table from a warehouse that specialises in antiques, indicating that the future Queen is hoping to host dinner parties at the property.

Photos of the 2001 renovation of Forest Lodge revealed a grand half-barrel vaulted hallway ceiling was also shown as well as ornate ceiling decorations

Ripped up floorboards and exposed brickwork can be seen in the front reception room of the Grade-II building once admired by both King George IV and King Edward VIII

The Prince and Princess of Wales are pictured in 2021 from one of their living rooms in their Kensington Palace apartment. Their home featured many family photos

However, if Prince Harry's memoir Spare is anything to go by, Kate and William will ensure that their dream home also encompasses all the grandeur seen in their former residences.

It is thought that Kate and William may also make structural changes to the property. They previously moved the kitchen to the centre of the property in Anmer Hall, their country residence on the Sandringham Estate.

In Spare, Harry, 41, described William and Kate's Kensington abode as 'magnificent' and said their lavish home left him and his wife, Meghan, 44, feeling ’embarrassed' by their 'cosy' living quarters in the two-bedroom Nottingham Cottage.

'The wallpaper, the ceiling trim, the walnut bookshelves filled with volumes of peaceful colours, priceless works of art. Magnificent. Like a museum.

'We congratulated them on the renovation without holding back the compliments while feeling embarrassed of our Ikea lamps and the second-hand sofa we'd recently bought on sale with Meg's credit card on sofa.com.'

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, William and Kate took part in video calls and sent recorded messages from their then home at Kensington Palace and the late Queen's residence of Sandringham, in Norfolk, where they set up a temporary office while living at nearby Anmer Hall over lockdown.

Interior design experts analysed images of the two offices and acknowledged that the Princess favoured the 'contemporary classic' style, adding that she injects it into 'every space she inhabits'.

Benji Lewis previously told the Daily Mail that the tone that Kate has struck with the interiors at both Sandringham and Kensington Palace is 'neutral contemporary classic.'

The couple, who have previously spoken about how important nature has been to their everyday lives, seem to be particular fans of floral design, as it is seen on their soft furnishings.