King shares favourite music memories with Sir Elton John in birthday radio special

King Charles discussed his memories of music performances with Sir Elton John in a special episode of Elton’s Rocket Hour, recorded at Apple’s London headquarters in Battersea. The programme, airing on the King’s 78th birthday, highlights how music events have helped fund The King’s Trust and supported young people over the charity’s 50-year history.

The episode features tracks by Muse, Raye and Skye Newman, among others. Muse received a Trust grant for sound equipment early in its career and later played a sold-out Royal Albert Hall charity concert for the organisation in 2018. Elton said championing young artists can make a significant difference, while the King described the chance to feature established supporters and newer artists helped by the Trust as an opportunity he could not resist.