King Charles Joins Elton John for an Hour of Rocket Hour
King Charles has recorded an hour-long special episode of Rocket Hour, the Apple Radio show presented by Elton John. The episode will air on 14 November, the King's 78th birthday.
The recording took place at Apple Music Studios, based at Battersea Power Station in London. Apple Radio is the radio service run by the technology company Apple, and Rocket Hour is one of its music programmes. Hello! Magazine reported the recording on 12 November.
The special was made to show how music connects to the work of the King's Trust, a charity that helps young people build skills and find work. The King's Trust turns 50 this year. It was founded in 1976 as The Prince's Trust by the then Prince of Wales, the title King Charles held before he came to the throne.
The mood in the studio was light. During the recording, Elton John joked, "I'll be on the Antiques Roadshow next." The King replied, "Join the club!", and laughed. King Charles also described Elton John as a "national treasure."
The special will be free to hear throughout the weekend on Apple Radio. Its tracklist includes Raye's 'Joy' and Muse's version of 'Feeling Good'.
The Muse track ties into the charity's history. The rock band began life in Devon under the name Rocket Baby Dolls. Early on, it received support from what was then the Prince's Trust, the charity now known as the King's Trust.
Listeners who want to hear the full episode can find it on Apple Radio over the weekend. The special is the latest in a long run of music projects linked to the charity's anniversary year.
