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07 March 2025
Apple Music announces The King’s Music Room, a celebration of music from across the Commonwealth chosen by His Majesty King Charles III
Tune in and listen on Apple Music 1 at 6 a.m. GMT on March 10 — with additional radio broadcasts throughout Monday and Tuesday on Apple Music 1 and Apple Music Hits
LONDON Recorded at Buckingham Palace in His Majesty’s office, The King’s Music Room offers an exclusive insight into His Majesty King Charles III’s relationship with music from around the Commonwealth — including artists stretching from 1930s crooners to Afrobeats stars, as well as disco divas and reggae icons.
A musical journey that reflects His Majesty’s personal taste, the show is shaped by his extraordinary experiences from around the world. In the broadcast, which His Majesty recorded to mark this year’s Commonwealth Day, King Charles III also shares anecdotes about his encounters with some of the artists featured and reveals why the songs help form the soundtrack to his life.
In his introductory remarks for the broadcast, King Charles III says: “Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me. 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.”
Watch the trailer for The King’s Music Room, premiering March 10 on Apple Music Radio.
Crossing continents and genres, the playlist includes legendary artists Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, and Grace Jones, alongside contemporary talent such as Davido and RAYE. The show is sure to surprise and delight music fans everywhere, revealing a more personal side to His Majesty.
“Human curation has always been a key pillar of our unique editorial approach,” said Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s global head of Content and Editorial. “Apple Music Radio is where culture is happening worldwide, and we are honoured that King Charles III chose to share his personal playlist with us, and with music fans around the world.”
“You can see His Majesty’s wide-ranging enthusiasm for music in this playlist to mark Commonwealth Day,” said Errollyn Wallen, CBE, Master of The King’s Music. “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.”
Listen to The King’s Music Room premiere on Apple Music 1 on Monday, March 10, at 6 a.m. GMT, for free. Or enjoy anytime on demand with an Apple Music subscription.
There will also be additional radio broadcasts available, for free, on Apple Music 1 and Apple Music Hits throughout Monday and Tuesday.
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