King Charles becomes ‘DJ’ for Apple Music

King Charles III is set to host a special show, “The King's Music Room," on Apple Music 1 for Commonwealth Day. On March 10, the King will share his connection to music and curate a playlist spanning genres from Afrobeats and disco to reggae and 1930s ballads, featuring artists like Bob Marley and RAYE. This royal broadcast that will be recorded at Buckingham Palace in His Majesty’s office, will be a part of Apple Music 1's schedule of live internet radio stations, that regularly features musicians and celebrities as guest hosts. Apple has promised that “The King's Music Room” show will be a unique listening experience as King Charles III will offer insights into his musical tastes and shares stories behind his selections.


The premiere of The King’s Music Room will air on Apple Music 1 on March 10, at 6 am GMT (11:30 am IST), which will be available free of charge. Users with an Apple Music subscription can also enjoy the program on demand at any time. Additionally, extra radio broadcasts will be offered for free on both Apple Music 1 and Apple Music Hits from March 10 to March 14.
Apple confirmed that the playlist will span continents and musical genres, featuring iconic artists such as Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, and Grace Jones, alongside modern talents like Davido and RAYE. The program is expected to unveil a more intimate side of His Majesty.

In an Apple Newsroom blog post, King Charles III said: “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.”

“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,” Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s global head of Content and Editorial said commenting on the show.