King Charles Picks Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones & Raye For Debut Apple Music Radio Show

He might already be the reigning monarch for the UK and its 14 Commonwealth realms, but now King Charles can add ‘King Of The Airwaves’ to his resumé ahead of his debut Apple Music radio show.

The 76-year-old has partnered with Apple Music producers for a special one-off broadcast called The King’s Room, which airs in the UK on Monday, March 10th as part of Commonwealth Day.

Recorded over at Buckingham Palace, the broadcast will feature music from around the Commonwealth, “including artists stretching from 1930s crooners to Afrobeats stars, as well as disco divas and reggae icons”.

"Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me. It has that remarkable ability to bring happy memories, comfort us in times of sadness and take us to distant places,” Charles said in an accompanying trailer. “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. 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."

While specific tracks have not yet been announced, a press release notes that he’ll be playing the likes of icons such as Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, and Grace Jones, pairing it with the fresh blood of names such as Davido and RAYE. In between, he’ll be popping up with personal anecodotes relating to the songs as well.

However, if you’re looking for a bit of a sneak peek in regard to the Monarch’s biggest party-starters, he’s already given you a bit of a head start. Back in 2021, he appeared on the Music And Memories program for the Hospital Broadcasting Association, revealing ten of his favourite tunes.

This included choices from names such as The Three Degrees, Richard Wagner, Leonard Cohen, Barbra Streisand, and even some Craig David. Not all of them were Commonwealth artists though, so it might not be too much of a cheat sheet.

"Human curation has always been a key pillar of our unique editorial approach," Apple Music executive Rachel Newman added. "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."

If you’re keen to have a listen, you can tune in via Apple Music 1 from 5pm AEDT on Monday, March 10th.