King Charles’s playlist podcast “The King’s Music Room” has reached number one in Apple Music’s podcasts chart.
The hour-long podcast, released on Monday to mark Commonwealth Day, features 17 artists including Beyoncé, Kylie Minogue and Bob Marley.
In the collaboration with Apple Music, the King introduces each track and shares personal reflections on what the songs mean to him.
The royal playlist quickly became the most popular music podcast on Apple’s weekly charts.
King Charles’s playlist podcast “The King’s Music Room” has reached number one in Apple Music’s podcasts chart.
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His Majesty outperformed popular podcasts including Sidetracked with BBC Radio DJs Nick Grimshaw and Annie Macmanus, which came second.
The Rockonteurs, featuring former Spandau Ballet guitarist Gary Kemp and bassist Guy Pratt, placed third.
The King also released a video from his desk at Buckingham Palace introducing the podcast.
In the podcast, the King tells listeners that music “brings us joy” and “lifts your spirits”.
“Throughout my life music has meant a great deal to me. I know that is also the case for so many others,” he said.
He reflected on music’s remarkable ability to evoke memories and provide comfort.
King Charles launched a personal music playlist called ‘The King’s Music Room’ in partnership with Apple Music
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“It can 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.”
The monarch emphasised music’s uplifting qualities.
“But perhaps, above all, it can lift our spirits to such a degree. All the more when it brings us together in celebration. In other words, it brings us joy.”
The King’s diverse musical selection spans 10 decades and includes crooners, disco divas and reggae icons.
The King’s diverse musical selection spans 10 decades and includes crooners, disco divas and reggae icons.
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The playlist features Bob Marley and the Wailers’ “Could You Be Loved” and Diana Ross’s disco hit “Upside Down”.
Kylie Minogue’s 1980s song “The Loco-Motion” also makes an appearance alongside Grace Jones’s cover of Edith Piaf’s classic “La Vie En Rose”.
Other selections include Jools Holland and Ruby Turner’s “My Country Man” and Beyoncé’s dance-stomper “Crazy in Love”.
New Zealand opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa’s traditional Maori song “E Te Iwi E (Call to the People)” showcases the global reach of the King’s musical taste.
The eclectic mix demonstrates the monarch’s appreciation for various musical genres and artists from across the Commonwealth.
Apple has released a bonus track with the podcast, featuring responses from musicians chosen for the King’s playlist.
Ruby Turner recalls performing “My Country Man” with Jools Holland at a royal event.
“I remember much hilarity in the room when the lyrics became apparent,” she said, referring to the racy lyrics about needing “a man with a whole lot of energy”.
Holland said the selection confirmed the King’s credentials as a “great boogiest”.
“All of us need a little boogie every once in a while. So thank you so much for choosing us, Your Majesty,” he added.
Grace Jones expressed delight at her inclusion.
“I’m so happy to hear La Vie En Rose is one of your favourite songs. I’m so happy we have the same taste in music also,” she said.
Jones even offered to perform for the King personally.
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Meghan shared the news on her Instagram account with her 2.5m followers.
The Duchess of Sussex wrote: “I’m so excited to share with you something else I’ve been working on: ‘Confessions of a Female Founder,’ my new podcast with @lemonadamedia!”
A trailer for the podcast will be released on March 25 ahead of the first episode dropping on April 8.
The eight-part weekly series marks her first original podcast for Lemonada Media.