King Charles III has teamed up with Sir Elton John for a special edition of the legendary musician’s Apple Music radio program, Rocket Hour, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust. Recorded at Apple Music’s studios at Battersea Power Station in London, the celebratory broadcast is set to air on Saturday, November 14th, coinciding with the monarch’s 78th birthday.
Throughout the episode, the King and Sir Elton reflect on five decades of the youth charity, which was originally founded in 1976 as The Prince’s Trust. The pair share personal musical memories and curate a playlist highlighting both established stars who have championed the organization and emerging artists whose careers were launched with its help.
“Music has always been at the heart of The Prince’s, and now The King’s Trust,” King Charles said regarding the broadcast, noting that the special offered a meaningful platform to spotlight supporters and rising talent alike. During their conversation, the two look back on iconic benefit concerts spanning from the rock galas at Wembley Arena in the 1980s to landmark shows at Hyde Park and the Royal Albert Hall.
One notable success story discussed on the program is the British rock band Muse. Early in their career, while still performing under the name Rocket Baby Dolls, the band received a grant from the charity to purchase sound equipment. Decades later, in 2018, they returned to headline a benefit concert at the Royal Albert Hall to raise funds for the organization.
Sir Elton expressed his admiration for the monarch’s half century of charitable work, noting that learning how many artists had benefited from the Trust reinforced the tremendous impact of the initiative. “If you champion a young artist and show you believe in them, it makes all the difference,” the singer said. “Young people are our future.”
The radio special follows an October appearance by the King and Sir Elton at Apple Music Hall in London, where they joined young creatives to launch the Apple x King’s Trust Creative Labs, an educational initiative connecting aspiring creators with industry experts and technology. Over the past 50 years, The King’s Trust has supported more than 1.3 million young people across the United Kingdom in developing life skills, securing employment, and launching businesses.
MacDailyNews Take: Listeners can tune in to the Rocket Hour special for free on Apple Music 1 starting at 9 a.m. GMT on Saturday, November 14, with additional rebroadcasts scheduled across Apple Music 1 and Apple Music Hits throughout the weekend before becoming available on demand.
This news clip captures King Charles and Sir Elton John appearing together at Apple Music Hall in London to support young performers as part of the charity’s 50th anniversary celebrations:
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