King Charles Will Take on a Surprising New Role in His Latest Project with Apple Music

King Charles is a man of many talents. He's a skilled painter, a published author and a qualified pilot—but I never would've thought he'd venture into hosting a radio show.

In honor of Commonwealth Day on March 10, the 76-year-old monarch is teaming up with Apple Music to launch The King’s Music Room, a special broadcast that will give royal fans some insight into his musical tastes, including "1930s crooners, Afrobeats stars, disco divas and reggae icons," per the official royal website.

In an official trailer released by Apple Music, King Charles said, “Throughout my life, music has meant a great deal to me. I know that is also the case for so many others. It has that remarkable ability to bring happy memories flooding back from the deepest recesses of our memory, to comfort us in times of sadness, and to take us to distant places. But perhaps, above all, it can lift our spirits to such a degree, and all the more so when it brings us together in celebration. In other words, it brings us joy.”

The broadcast, which was recorded in the king's office at Buckingham Palace, is inspired by his experiences around the globe. It will also feature anecdotes about his meetings with some of the artists on his playlist, which include Kylie Minogue, Bob Marley, Grace Jones, Davido and RAYE.

Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s global head of Content and Editorial, said in a statement, “Human curation has always been a key pillar of our unique editorial approach. Apple Music Radio is where culture is happening worldwide, and we are honored that King Charles III chose to share his personal playlist with us, and with music fans around the world.”

Errollyn Wallen, CBE, Master of The King’s Music, also teased, “You can see His Majesty’s wide-ranging enthusiasm for music in this playlist to mark Commonwealth Day. The Commonwealth has produced more than its fair share of wonderful songs, singers, and musicians, and this fun and eclectic collection is a great reminder of this treasure trove of creativity.”