King Charles III is set to release a music playlist made out of all the songs he loves in a one-off radio special. Chatting with BBC, he 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.”
On Thursday, producers at Apple Music announced the partnership with the Monarch which will be released on an episode called The King’s Music Room. The show was recorded this year at Buckingham Palace in honour of Commonwealth Day and will air on Apple Music 1 on March 10.
The show was named after one of the state rooms at the royal residence, in which his royalty’s christening took place in 1948. The broadcast will feature King Charles III sharing anecdotes about meeting some of the artists whilst revealing his chosen songs, making the soundtrack to his life. He will also discuss how music had an impact on him and his emotions ranging from happy memories to sad moments.
The playlist will feature artists such as Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, alongside the likes of Nigerian-American singer-songwriter Davido and recent Brit-award winner Raye.
“Human curation has always been a key pillar of our unique editorial approach,” added Apple Music executive, Rachel Newman. “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 Room. “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.”
