Pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce are officially engaged, with In Touch confirming the news after more than a year of dating. Swift, 35, shared the joyous announcement via a sweet Instagram carousel in collaboration with Kelce, 35, featuring photos of the NFL star on one knee in a picturesque garden. The caption accompanying the post simply read: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married 🧨.”

The engagement ring, proudly displayed by Swift, features an old mine brilliant-cut diamond set on a gold band adorned with smaller stones and a thin bezel. The unique piece was co-designed by Kelce himself and Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry. Jewelry experts have estimated the value of the impressive rock to be between $950,000 and $1,270,000, with some suggesting the stone could be in the 7–10 carat range, potentially even up to 12 carats, easily placing it among the most iconic celebrity engagement rings.

Their romance began in July 2023, when Travis Kelce attended Swift’s Eras tour concert at Arrowhead Stadium. Kelce revealed on his “New Heights” podcast that he had intended to give the pop star a friendship bracelet with his phone number, but missed his chance. Swift, upon hearing the story, reached out to him. The couple publicly confirmed their relationship when Swift attended her first Chiefs game in September 2023, cheering alongside Travis’ mother, Donna Kelce. Swift described the start of their relationship to Time in December 2023, stating that Travis “adorably put me on blast on his podcast,” which led to them quietly dating for a significant period before their public debut.

Swift became a consistent presence in the VIP boxes at Kelce’s games, supporting him through his second football season, including the 2024 Super Bowl in February 2024, where the Chiefs secured a victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Kelce reciprocated her support, attending numerous international Eras tour shows. He even met Swift’s father, Scott Swift, the night before a November 11, 2023, show in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Scott Swift, 72, reportedly gave Travis his blessing to marry his daughter, as an insider told Life & Style, expressing his happiness for Taylor.

Fans have eagerly followed their romance, highlighted by a notable moment during Swift’s June 23, 2024, show at Wembley Stadium in London. In an unprecedented move, Swift brought Kelce on stage to participate in her skit for “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” a gesture many interpreted as a sign of their enduring commitment. Kelce described the experience as “awesome” and said he “had an absolute blast.” The engagement was announced on Tuesday, August 26, solidifying their high-profile relationship.

Meanwhile, reports suggest that Taylor Swift’s former partner, Joe Alwyn, is focusing on his own life and career following the engagement news. Alwyn, 34, who was in a relationship with Swift for over six years before their split in 2023, is said to be wishing his ex the best. Sources indicate that the engagement serves as the “final nail in the coffin” for any lingering thoughts Alwyn might have had about a potential reconciliation. He reportedly does not think about her on a consistent basis anymore and has no plans to offer congratulations, feeling it is not needed and that she wouldn't want to hear from him.

The ex-couple, whose relationship was once described as “very special,” have both moved on. Alwyn hopes to be recognized for his own achievements, beyond being one of Taylor Swift’s former partners. He previously commented on the difficulties of navigating a breakup in the public eye, telling the Times last year that it is “abnormal” for the end of a long, committed relationship to become public domain so quickly, with the outside world weighing in.