A Meeting of Royals: Elton John Brings King Charles to Apple Music

Elton John's Rocket Hour is a radio program fit for a king—specifically, King Charles III . On Saturday, Elton John welcomes The King for a special edition of his weekly Apple Music broadcast, which will premiere at 9 a.m. GMT and will air repeatedly through the weekend.

In the first episode recorded at the new Apple Radio studios in London, The King sat with Sir Elton to discuss the 50th anniversary of The King's Trust , emphasizing the charity's ongoing work as he reminisced about musical highlights over the years. During the show, The King explained, "Music has always been at the heart of The Prince's, and now The King's, Trust.

So when I was asked whether I would like to showcase a selection of music from among the many talented performers who have so generously supported us over the years—together with some of the newer artists the Trust has helped to launch—it was an opportunity too good to resist." Rachel Newman , co-head of Apple Music, said, "We are so proud of our 11-year-plus relationship with Sir Elton and his Rocket Hour show and the chance to build on our creative partnership with His Majesty King Charles III by hosting this extraordinary collaboration in our new Apple Music studios in Battersea.

Especially as it helps mark such a landmark anniversary for The King's Trust—a charity Apple continues to support in meaningful ways." With The King spilling tea about Muse —in their early days as Rocket Baby Dolls , they received a grant from The Trust—we’re going to pop the kettle on, make a cuppa and enjoy.