King Charles marks 78th birthday with Elton John radio show
King Charles III celebrated his actual 78th birthday today on a special episode of Sir Elton John's Apple Music 1 podcast.
Birthday celebration details
The monarch turned 78 years old while recording the Rocket Hour program. This event occurred during the taping of the show in a studio setting. The King and Sir Elton John discussed modern music and shared jokes about aging together. They introduced over a dozen hand-selected tracks for the audience to hear. Charles teased that he and the Trust are still standing despite his age.
Charity history and focus
The conversation highlighted the mission of the King's Trust charity which supports emerging artists. The organization was formerly known as the Prince's Trust before the name change. The organization began operations in 1976 with a mission to assist youth struggling with joblessness or housing insecurity. Sir Elton John previously performed at Wembley Arena for the charity's tenth anniversary in 1986. He also joined the royal family for a dinner celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary in 2001.
Podcast guest shoutouts
The King gave a specific shoutout to singer Raye during the broadcast session. He mentioned having the pleasure of being introduced to her at Apple. The musician replied from his seat that he is still sitting now. Charles praised John as a national treasure for his talents and contributions. The two hosts joked about aging while discussing their favorite songs.
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