King Charles set to appear on Elton John's radio show
What's the story
In a unique blend of monarchy and music, King Charles III will be appearing on Sir Elton John's Rocket Hour show. The episode is set to air on Saturday, coinciding with the King's 78th birthday. During their conversation, Charles praised John as "a national treasure after all these years," to which the pop star humorously responded: "I'll be on the Antiques Roadshow." The King replied, "Join the club."
Discussion topics
King's trust and music performances to be discussed
The conversation between the King and John also touched upon their favorite musical performances and how music has influenced the King's charity, the King's Trust.
This trust, formerly known as The Prince's Trust, was founded by Charles in 1976 to assist young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
John has been a long-time supporter of this cause, even donating his rose-tinted glasses for its 50th-anniversary auction earlier this year.
Recording details
The episode was secretly recorded last month
The episode was secretly recorded last month at Apple Music Studios in Battersea Power Station during the launch of the Apple x King's Trust Creative Labs, per the BBC.
This mentorship program is designed to guide young people toward careers in creative industries.
In a teaser for the upcoming show, John expressed his excitement about hearing the King's thoughts on music, the King's Trust, and their shared memories.
Music selection
'An opportunity too good to resist'
During the radio episode, the King described it as "an opportunity too good to resist" when asked to present music from "the talented performers who have so generously supported us over the years, together with some of the newer artists the trust has helped to launch."
Although the complete list of their selected tracks remains undisclosed until Saturday's airing, reports suggest that Skye Newman's Hairdresser, Raye's Joy, and Muse's Feeling Good are among them.