British King Charles III, who celebrates his 78th birthday today, shared musical memories in a special episode of the podcast Rocket Hour, conducted by Elton John, with a list of 14 memorable songs.
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14/11/2026
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O british king Charles III, who is 78 years old today, shared musical memories in a special episode of the podcast “Rocket Hour”, by musician Elton John, with whom he selected a list of 14 memorable songs.
Carlos III and Elton John, who are only one year apart, played in the podcast about the fact that they grew old, but ‘continue standing’, in reference to the song by the musician “I’m still standing” (still standing, in free Portuguese translation).
The king spared no praise to the 79-year-old musician, retreating forty decades: “I don’t think anyone who was there that night of 1986 [on a ‘Rock Gala’ at Wembley Arena in London] can forget your interpretation of ‘I’m Still Standing’. I know people of all kinds who consider this song inspiring, not only for their wonderful spirit, but also for their message of resilience”.
When asked to indicate a song of special significance in his life, Charles III did not hesitate to mention "All you need is Love", of The Beatles, especially after hearing one of the band's elements, Paul McCartney, playing it in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, as part of the celebrations of the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, his mother, in 2022, accompanied by musicians such as Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Joe Cocker and Rod Stewart.
The list of songs released from the podcast includes, in addition to “I’m still standing” and “All you need is Love”, songs such as “Hound dog”, by Elvis Presley, “It’t over ‘til it’s over”, by Lenny Kravitz, “In the air tone”, by Phil Collins, “Handbags and gladrags”, by Rod Stewart, “Proud Mary”, by Tina Turner, “Feeling Good”, by the Muse, “Joy”, by Raye, and “Gotta serves someone”, by Bob Dylan.
The episode, recorded last month in the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the institution of solidarity The King’s Trust, created by Prince Charles, and released today to coincide with the monarch’s birthday, is available on the Apple Music platform.