King Charles marks 50 years of his youth charity with Elton John on radio show
The hour-long special highlights The King’s Trust’s 50-year impact and features music linked to artists who have supported the charity.
- On Thursday, Buckingham Palace announced King Charles III and Sir Elton John recorded an hour-long special of 'Rocket Hour' to celebrate 50 years of The King's Trust.
- King Charles founded the charity, formerly known as The Prince's Trust, in 1976 using Royal Navy severance pay to help disadvantaged young people find employment or launch businesses.
- The special features shared memories of charity concerts from 1980s Wembley Arena rock galas to Hyde Park pop performances, while showcasing artists like Muse that the Trust helped launch.
- Recorded last month at Apple Music Studios in Battersea Power Station, the episode features a shared playlist spanning decades and genres plus conversations between the monarch and Sir Elton.
- The full episode premieres on Apple Music 1 at 9 a.m. this Saturday, coinciding with the King's 78th birthday celebration.
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On November 14 there is a special radio show to be heard: Elton John and King Charles talk about music in it. The show comes on time for the monarch's birthday.
King Charles III and Elton John starred in an exchange of jokes about the passage of time during the recording of a radio program that will air next Saturday (14), the date when the British monarch completes 78 years. In praising the singer, from 79, calling him "national treasure", Charles heard a humorous reply: "I will end up in the antiques program." "Welcome to the club," the king returned, laughing. The dialogue is part of a special editio…
In the episode, which will be published this November 14 coinciding with the monarch's 78th birthday, both address the power of music and the role of artists who have supported the king's charity
The British king Charles III performs on the radio show of pop star Elton John and talks about his musical preferences. The special edition of the show "Rocket Hour" will be broadcast on Apple Music on Saturday, the 78th birthday of Charles, as the palace announced.
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