Aussie pop star on King’s personal playlist

The King has just become the first monarch to record a podcast – and he’s picked one of our most popular singers to feature on it.

IN LONDON

King Charles has unexpectedly debuted his personal music playlist, making him the first monarch to ever release a podcast.

The music project, which is called The King’s Music Room and was created in partnership with Apple Music in honour of Commonwealth Day, was announced on Friday, with a picture of the King at Buckingham Palace in front of an “on air” sign.

A promotional video trailer also showed the band for the iconic Changing of the Guard outside the royal residence playing Bob Marley’s Could You Be Loved.

The surprise project was announced on Friday. Picture: Apple Music

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“So this is what I particularly wanted to share – songs which have brought me joy,” the King said in the clip.

“Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me. I know that is also the case for so many others.

“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 to take 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.”

Kylie Minogue is one of the artists who will feature. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

As well as Marley, the playlist features hits from our very own Kylie Minogue, as well as British singer-songwriter Raye.

The King will also share personal anecdotes about some of the artists and why he chose to select them. Speaking about the project, he explained: “This seemed such an interesting and innovative way to celebrate this year’s Commonwealth Day.”

The full playlist, which Apple says is “sure to surprise and delight music fans everywhere” and reveal “a more personal side to his Majesty” is set to be released on Monday in line with Commonwealth Day.

The King’s Music Room is on Apple Music 1 on Monday March 10, or on demand with an Apple Music subscription.

Originally published as Aussie pop star on King’s personal playlist