King Charles III is sharing his favorite music in a special Apple Music program called The King’s Music Room, which starts on March 10. In this program, he talks about the songs he loves and why they are important to him. He also shares personal stories about his life and travels.
His playlist includes artists from different parts of the world, especially the Commonwealth. Some of the musicians featured are Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, Beyoncé, and Miriam Makeba. However, Taylor Swift is not on the list, which might surprise his son, Prince William, who is a big fan of hers.
One of Charles’ favorite songs is Could You Be Loved by Bob Marley & The Wailers. He likes Marley’s message about giving people a voice. Another song he enjoys is Upside Down by Diana Ross, which reminds him of his younger days when he couldn’t stop dancing to it.
Beyoncé’s Crazy in Love is also on the list. Charles appreciates her support for his charity, The King’s Trust, and congratulates her on winning a Grammy. La Vie En Rose by Grace Jones is another special song for him because he and Queen Camilla have known Jones for many years. He even remembers meeting her recently at St. James’s Palace.
Some songs remind Charles of his travels. Mpempem Do Me by Daddy Lumba takes him back to Ghana in 2018, where he danced to the music. He also enjoys Afrobeats and included KANTE by Davido, saying he likes how pidgin English is becoming popular worldwide. Hot, Hot, Hot by Arrow brings back memories of Montserrat and the warm Caribbean weather.
Some songs have deep personal meaning for him. The Very Thought of You by Al Bowlly reminds him of his grandmother, who loved music from the 1920s and 1930s.
