WHEN King Charles III wakes up every morning, he listens to tunes of different genres across decades, according to a new Apple Music broadcast show and playlist the monarch has curated – from Reggae legend, Bob Marley to the more recently Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter RAYE and Nigerian crooner, Davido.
King Charles Apple playlist also includes other familiar names such as Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones and Grace Jones.
In a video message released on Apple’s website, King Charles explained his love of music spliced with footage from a royal brass band playing a rendition of Bob Marley and the Wailers’ “Could You Be Loved” outside Buckingham Palace.
In the opening remarks of the broadcast, recorded at Buckingham Palace and scheduled to air March 10 to mark Commonwealth Day, the King says: “Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me. I know that is also the case for so many others”.
“But perhaps, above all”, King Charles continues, “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.”
Crossing continents and genres, the playlist reveals a much more personal side to Charles as the royal family attempt to bolster their relationship with the public.
“Human curation has always been a key pillar of our unique editorial approach,” said Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s global head of content and editorial. “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.”
The King’s Music Room will premiere on Apple Music 1 on Monday, March 10, at 6 a.m. GMT (10 p.m. PT) for free. Users can also listen anytime on demand with an Apple Music subscription.
