Have you ever wondered what the royal family listens to during their downtime?
Now you don’t have to speculate, as King Charles III released his own personal playlist on Apple Music to mark Commonwealth Day on Monday, March 10.
The collection of music, named His Majesty King Charles III’s Playlist, showcases some of the king’s beloved music icons such as Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, and Grace Jones.
In a video message released on Friday, March 7, Charles, aged 76, expressed his deep connection to music, stating, “Music has held significant importance in my life, as I believe it has for many others.”
He further mentioned, “Music possesses a remarkable power to evoke joyful memories, offer solace during difficult times, and transport us to distant realms. Above all, it has the ability to elevate our mood, especially when it unites us in communal revelry. Simply put, it brings us happiness.”
The king revealed his playlist during an Apple Music 1 radio special titled, The King’s Music Room, which aired Monday. He began the show by playing Bob Marley & The Wailers, noting that he once met Marley.
“Bob Marley would have been 80 this year,” said Charles. “I remember when he came to London to perform when I was much younger, and I met him at some event … that marvellous, infectious energy of course he had, but also his deep sincerity and his profound concern for his community.”
King Charles III’s Music Playlist
Scroll down for all the songs on the king’s personal playlist.
- “Could You Be Loved” — Bob Marley & The Wailers
- “My Boy Lollipop” — Millie Small
- “The Loco-Motion” — Kylie Minogue
- “The Very Thought of You” — Al Bowlly
- “La Vie En Rose” — Grace Jones
- “Love Me Again” — Raye
- “Mpempem Do Me” — Daddy Lumba
- “KANTE” — Davido featuring Fave
- “The Click Song (Qongqothwane) — Miriam Makeba
- “My Country Man” — Jools Holland and Ruby Turner
- “Indian Summer” — Anoushka Shankar
- “Anta Permana” — Siti Nurhaliza
- “E Te Iwi E (Call to the People)” — Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
- “Haven’t Met You Yet” — Michael Bublé
- “Hot Hot Hot” — Arrow
- “Crazy In Love” — Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z
- “Upside Down” — Diana Ross
Additionally, the king also recorded personal introductions for the songs at Buckingham Palace and shared anecdotes about his experiences with some of the artists.
“The King’s Music Room is sure to surprise and delight music fans everywhere, revealing a more personal side to His Majesty,” a statement on the royal website reads.
