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On 2026-11-12, King Charles III appeared on Sir Elton John's Rocket Hour radio show on Apple Music, coinciding with his 78th birthday. The episode, recorded in the new Apple Radio studios, highlighted the role of music in the work of The King's Trust, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. During the show, Charles chose Elton John's hit "I'm Still Standing" to underscore its message of resilience. The King also shared memories of The Beatles' performance of "All You Need Is Love" at a Golden Jubilee concert, describing it as an "unforgettable performance." Elton John quipped, "I’m still sitting now," in response to the King's jokes about aging.
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King Charles joined Sir Elton John for a special edition of the radio show Rocket Hour to celebrate 50 years of The King's Trust. During the broadcast, which aired on the monarch's 78th birthday, the king joked that both he and the singer were "still standing." The report focuses on the lighthearted interaction between the two figures during this milestone anniversary celebration.
'We're still standing': King Charles jokes with Elton John in birthday clip (this article)King Charles III joined Sir Elton John on the Apple Radio show Rocket Hour to discuss the role of music in the work of The King's Trust as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The King selected John’s hit "I’m Still Standing" as a favorite for its "message of resilience," prompting a humorous exchange where the 79-year-old singer joked that he is currently "still sitting." The pair played a 14-track set featuring…
Elton John jokes ‘I’m still sitting now’ as King picks star’s hit for radio show →4 articles from Evening Standard on this storyKing Charles and Sir Elton John appeared together on a special episode of the Rocket Hour radio show to celebrate the monarch's 78th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust. During the recording at Apple Music Studios in south London, the pair shared musical memories and selected 14 tracks, including songs by Calvin Harris, Bob Dylan, and Muse. The report focuses on the lighthearted exchange between…
King jokes with Elton John as he marks 78th birthday with radio show →2 articles from BBC on this storyKing Charles appeared on Elton John’s Apple Radio show, Rocket Hour, to celebrate his 78th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust. The monarch shared a curated playlist featuring artists like Calvin Harris, Rag’n’Bone Man, and Rod Stewart to reflect on the trust’s history of supporting musicians such as Muse and the Stereophonics. The King used the platform to pay tribute to longtime supporter Phil…
‘Still standing’: king jokes as he appears on Elton John’s Rocket Hour →
