King Charles is sharing tunes! His Majesty has collaborated with Apple Music on a broadcast to mark this year’s Commonwealth Day. "The King’s Music Room" is described as a celebration of music from across the Commonwealth, picked by the King himself. The broadcast was recorded at Buckingham Palace in His Majesty’s office.
“Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me," the King says in his introductory remarks. "I know that is also the case for so many others. It has that remarkable ability to bring happy memories flooding back from the deepest recesses of our memory, to comfort us in times of sadness, and to take us to distant places.
"But perhaps, above all, it can lift our spirits to such a degree, and all the more so when it brings us together in celebration. In other words, it brings us joy," Charles continues.
According to Apple, the show is a "musical journey that reflects His Majesty’s personal taste" and was shaped by the King's "extraordinary experiences from around the world." Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones, Davido and RAYE are among the artists included in the King's personal playlist.
“You can see His Majesty’s wide-ranging enthusiasm for music in this playlist to mark Commonwealth Day,” Errollyn Wallen, CBE, Master of The King’s Music Room, said in a press release. “The Commonwealth has produced more than its fair share of wonderful songs, singers, and musicians, and this fun and eclectic collection is a great reminder of this treasure trove of creativity.”
In the broadcast, the monarch also shared anecdotes about encounters with some of the artists featured and revealed "why the songs help form the soundtrack to his life." Apple teased that "the show is sure to surprise and delight music fans everywhere, revealing a more personal side to His Majesty."
King Charles isn't the first member of the British royal family to collaborate with Apple. Back in 2021, His Majesty's son Prince William appeared as a Time to Walk guest on Apple Fitness+.
"The King’s Music Room" will premiere on Monday, March 10, at 6 a.m. GMT on Apple Music 1. The broadcast will also be available anytime on demand with an Apple Music subscription. King Charles and Queen Camilla, as well as the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will be out on Monday for the Commonwealth Day service of celebration at Westminster Abbey.