It's not the first time a member of the royal family has collaborated with Apple. Prince William recorded the Apple Fitness+ podcast Time to Walk, taking listeners around Norfolk and giving a little insight into his family life. And Charles was given a tour of the company's HQ in Battersea, London in December 2024.

In an extraordinarily personal insight into Charles III's music taste, 'The King's Music Room' was recorded at Buckingham Palace in his private office.

It’s a playlist fit for a king — literally. A new program of music features tracks by artists including Bob Marley, Grace Jones, Kylie Minogue and Raye, all chosen by King Charles III. “The King’s Music Room” on Apple Music Radio features Charles talking about songs from around the 56-nation Commonwealth that have formed the soundtrack of his life,

Call it the King’s Speech, with music. To celebrate Commonwealth Day on March 10, King Charles has put together a playlist, dubbed The King’s Music Room, for Apple Music. It features musicians from across the 56 countries of the Commonwealth.

“We are honored that King Charles III chose to share his personal playlist with us, and with music fans around the world,” said Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s global head of content and editorial. The program will air at 6am in the UK on Monday, March 10 with additional broadcasts throughout Monday and Tuesday.

It’s a mix of 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.

Join King Charles III on Commonwealth Day to celebrate his love of music on Apple Music 1 as he plays hits from Bob Marley and RAYE.