King Charles III Appears on Apple Music 1 to Celebrate The King's Trust

Apple Music listeners can tune in this Saturday for a special edition of Elton John’s "Rocket Hour," featuring a guest appearance by King Charles III. Scheduled to air on November 14 to coincide with the monarch's 78th birthday, the episode highlights the 50-year milestone of The King's Trust. Recorded at Apple Music's London studios during an October visit, the conversation explores the history of the charity, memorable fundraising concerts at iconic venues like Wembley Arena and the Royal Albert Hall, and the various musical acts supported in their early days.

During the program, the discussion touches on beneficiaries such as Muse—who initially received a grant for gear under the name Rocket Baby Dolls before later supporting the charity—alongside featured tracks from Raye and Skye Newman. The broadcast also aligns with broader collaborative efforts, including the Apple x King's Trust Creative Labs initiative. This educational project provides individuals aged 18 to 30 with hands-on exposure to creative technology and career pathways in the music sector.

Apple's ongoing collaboration with the organization dates back to 2019, delivering coding tools, technology access, and upcoming educational materials focused on artificial intelligence. The special episode will be broadcast globally for free on Apple Music 1, with multiple scheduled repeats across Apple Music 1 and Apple Music Hits throughout the weekend.