Kylie Minogue has a massive global following, and it may come as a surprise to some that the King is among those who cannot get her out of his head.
Minogue, alongside Bob Marley and Grace Jones, are among the music artists favored by Charles, as revealed during Commonwealth Day celebrations on Monday.
In partnership with Apple Music, King Charles has launched The King’s Music Room show, a “personal playlist of hits that bring him joy” which includes disco, reggae, and Afrobeats. The King has expressed his enjoyment of contemporary artists Davido and Raye, as well as “1930s crooners.”
Through a recorded radio broadcast from Buckingham Palace, the King has shared stories of meeting some of the artists he admires and discussed the songs that have formed the soundtrack of his life.
“Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me. I know that is also the case for many others. It has the remarkable ability to summon happy memories from the deepest recesses of our memory, to comfort us in times of sadness, and to transport 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.”
In the recorded footage, the King is dressed in a suit and tie with a pocket square and sits at his antique desk, recording with an illuminated vintage “on air” sign beside him.
A photograph of the King’s empty desk next to a window in the grand room shows various ornaments, including a magnifying glass with a floral handle, ornate scissors, and a letter opener in the shape of a bird.
Charles tells his audience that the aim of this show was to share songs that have brought him joy, highlighting the novelty and innovation of celebrating Commonwealth Day through music.
Advising his listeners, the King says, “Thank you for listening. I wish you all every possible blessing.”
Errollyn Wallen, the master of the King’s music, emphasizes that Charles’ “wide-ranging enthusiasm for music” is evident in the Commonwealth Day playlist, which celebrates the vast musical heritage of the Commonwealth.
In 2021, Charles appeared on a hospital radio show, sharing his fondness for songs by the Three Degrees, Diana Ross, and Edith Piaf. Additionally, a BBC Radio 2 program about the late Queen Elizabeth’s musical tastes revealed her favorite hits included Oklahoma from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, Anything You Can Do from Annie Get Your Gun, and George Formby’s Leaning On A Lamp-post.
Minogue, alongside Bob Marley and Grace Jones, are among the music artists favored by Charles, as revealed during Commonwealth Day celebrations on Monday.
In partnership with Apple Music, King Charles has launched The King’s Music Room show, a “personal playlist of hits that bring him joy” which includes disco, reggae, and Afrobeats. The King has expressed his enjoyment of contemporary artists Davido and Raye, as well as “1930s crooners.”
Through a recorded radio broadcast from Buckingham Palace, the King has shared stories of meeting some of the artists he admires and discussed the songs that have formed the soundtrack of his life.
“Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me. I know that is also the case for many others. It has the remarkable ability to summon happy memories from the deepest recesses of our memory, to comfort us in times of sadness, and to transport 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.”
In the recorded footage, the King is dressed in a suit and tie with a pocket square and sits at his antique desk, recording with an illuminated vintage “on air” sign beside him.
A photograph of the King’s empty desk next to a window in the grand room shows various ornaments, including a magnifying glass with a floral handle, ornate scissors, and a letter opener in the shape of a bird.
Charles tells his audience that the aim of this show was to share songs that have brought him joy, highlighting the novelty and innovation of celebrating Commonwealth Day through music.
Advising his listeners, the King says, “Thank you for listening. I wish you all every possible blessing.”
Errollyn Wallen, the master of the King’s music, emphasizes that Charles’ “wide-ranging enthusiasm for music” is evident in the Commonwealth Day playlist, which celebrates the vast musical heritage of the Commonwealth.
In 2021, Charles appeared on a hospital radio show, sharing his fondness for songs by the Three Degrees, Diana Ross, and Edith Piaf. Additionally, a BBC Radio 2 program about the late Queen Elizabeth’s musical tastes revealed her favorite hits included Oklahoma from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, Anything You Can Do from Annie Get Your Gun, and George Formby’s Leaning On A Lamp-post.
