The Westminster village is buzzing about a different kind of power couple. Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding date has sent her loyal fanbase into a frenzy. But it's the chatter from St James's Palace that has caught my ear.
Royal commentators are drawing striking parallels between the pop superstar's impending nuptials and a certain royal wedding. The timing is everything. Sources close to the singer suggest a date in late spring.
That is when the British establishment traditionally gears up for a season of garden parties and diplomatic receptions. The Palace is watching closely. One courtier told me: 'The parallels are uncanny.
Both events command a global audience, both are meticulously stage-managed. But one is state-sanctioned, the other is... well, Swift.
' The comparison is fascinating. It speaks to the shifting power of celebrity. The monarchy has long been the centre of national spectacle.
Now, a singer from Pennsylvania commands the same attention. Labour MPs are quietly noting the economic boost. Hotels in central London are already reporting surge pricing for that weekend.
It is a reminder of the soft power that transcends politics. But there is an undercurrent of concern. Some in the Lobby are whispering about security logistics.
The Met Police have not confirmed any planning meetings. But I hear Downing Street has been briefed. The prime minister's spokesman gave a classic 'no comment' when asked.
That is telling. In the game of politics, silence is often the loudest message. For now, the Swift machine rolls on.
The Palace is taking notes. And Westminster is watching with a mix of envy and fascination.
