Bob Marley, Grace Jones, RAYE and more feature on playlist curated by King Charles III

In the broadcast, recorded to mark this year’s Commonwealth Day, King Charles III shares anecdotes about his encounters with some of the artists featured and reveals why the songs help form the soundtrack to his life.

In his introductory remarks for the broadcast, King Charles III says: “Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me. I know that is also the case for so many others. It has that remarkable ability to bring happy memories flooding back from the deepest recesses of our memory, to comfort us in times of sadness, and to take us to distant places. But perhaps, above all, it can lift our spirits to such a degree, and all the more so when it brings us together in celebration. In other words, it brings us joy.”

pic.twitter.com/QtuhyAyRqL Bringing together much-loved artists from across the Commonwealth, The King has shared a selection of songs which have brought him joy in ‘The King’s Music Room’ to mark Commonwealth Day 2025.

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The playlist includes artists such as Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, and Grace Jones, Davido and RAYE.

“Human curation has always been a key pillar of our unique editorial approach,” said Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s global head of Content and Editorial. “Apple Music Radio is where culture is happening worldwide, and we are honoured that King Charles III chose to share his personal playlist with us, and with music fans around the world.”