His Majesty King Charles III has unveiled The King’s Music Room, an exclusive Apple Music experience that offers a deeply personal look into the power of music and its ability to evoke joy, nostalgia, and unity.
In his opening remarks, His Majesty reflects on the profound impact of music:
“Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me. I know that is also the case for so many others. But 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 take us to distant places. But perhaps above all, it can lift our spirits to such a degree. All the more so when it brings us together in celebration. In other words, it brings us joy.”
Curated from his desk at Buckingham Palace, The King’s Music Room showcases a personally selected playlist featuring an eclectic mix of artists spanning 10 decades. From classic crooners to Afrobeats icons, disco divas, and reggae legends, the playlist reflects not only His Majesty’s diverse musical taste but also the rich cultural tapestry of the Commonwealth.
Listeners will hear stories from The King himself about meeting some of these artists and why these songs form the soundtrack to his life.
Featured Artists on ‘The King’s Music Room’ Playlist
- Bob Marley & The Wailers – Could You Be Loved
- Millie Small – My Boy Lollipop
- Kylie Minogue – The Loco-Motion
- Al Bowlly – The Very Thought of You
- Grace Jones – La Vie En Rose
- RAYE – Love Me Again
- Daddy Lumba – Mpempem Do Me
- Davido feat. Fave – KANTE
- Miriam Makeba – The Click Song
- Jools Holland & Ruby Turner – My Country Man
- Anoushka Shankar – Indian Summer
- Siti Nurhaliza – Anta Permana
- Dame Kiri Te Kanawa – E Te Iwi E (Call to the People)
- Michael Bublé – Haven’t Met You Yet
- Arrow – Hot Hot Hot
Bonus Non-Commonwealth Tracks:
- Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z – Crazy in Love
- Diana Ross – Upside Down
The full playlist, His Majesty King Charles III’s Playlist, is now available to stream exclusively on Apple Music.
🔗 Listen Here: King’s Playlist on Apple Music
A trailer introducing The King’s Music Room is available on The Royal Family’s official YouTube channel.
📺 Watch the Trailer below
