King Charles to Share Favourite Music in New Apple Music Show
British monarch King Charles is set to debut a new radio show titled The King’s Music Room on Apple Music, offering a unique insight into his personal music preferences, in addition to his royal duties.
Announced on Thursday, the show will be recorded in King Charles’ office at Buckingham Palace and will feature his favourite artists, spanning genres from “1930s crooners to Afrobeats stars, disco divas, and reggae icons.”
In a trailer released via X (formerly Twitter), King Charles introduced the show while seated at his desk, reflecting on the significance of music in his life.
“Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me,” he shared. “It has that remarkable ability to bring happy memories, comfort us in times of sadness, and 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.”
He continued, “This is what I particularly wanted to share with you: songs which have brought me joy. This seemed such an interesting and innovative way to celebrate this year’s Commonwealth Day.”
The show is expected to be shaped by the King’s extensive global experiences, with Charles sharing personal stories about the artists he features. Some of the artists highlighted in the show include Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones, Davido, and RAYE.
Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s global head of content and editorial, expressed excitement about the collaboration: “Human curation has always been a key pillar of our unique editorial approach. 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.”
The King’s Music Room will premiere on Apple Music 1 and Apple Music Hits at 6 a.m. GMT on Monday, March 10, 2025, with additional broadcasts scheduled for March 11, 2025.
