King Charles jokes with Elton John on Rocket Hour

Birthday appearance and musical choices

The monarch recorded a special episode of Rocket Hour on Saturday for the singer-songwriter. His playlist included I'm Still Standing by Elton John and Giant by Calvin Harris. Charles chose In the Air Tonight to celebrate Phil Collins as he enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rod Stewart's Handbags and Gladrags also appeared because the king admires the singer. The Beatles track All You Need Is Love was chosen for its timeless message about love.

Trust history and youth support

To assist young people, King Charles established the Prince's Trust in 1976 with funds from his Royal Navy severance pay. The charity was renamed the King's Trust after he became monarch in 2022. Since its launch, it has aided over a million youth. In 1994, a group called the Rocket Baby Dolls received a small grant to buy audio equipment. They later became known as Muse and grew into one of the biggest stadium bands in the world.

Health jokes and resilience themes

The pair joked that they were still standing forty years after a 1986 Rock Gala at Wembley Arena. Elton John replied that he was still sitting now though while Charles mentioned bits dropping off as they age. In recent years, each of these men has experienced documented health issues while the king received cancer treatment. Sir Elton is facing problems with his eyesight but remains a tremendous supporter of the trust.