King Charles has turned 78 and, to celebrate the milestone, he joined forces with Sir Elton John for a special radio broadcast during Rocket Hour, the music legend’s regular slot on Apple Radio
King Charles shared a joke with music icon Sir Elton John — about ageing — during a special radio broadcast to mark the monarch’s birthday.
Charles celebrated turning 78 with the session on Rocket Hour, the music legend’s regular slot on Apple Radio. The pair found themselves talking about the realities of getting older — with Sir Elton to turn 80 next year.
The star referred to his 1983 tune I’m Still Standing when he joked: “I’m still sitting now, though.” Charles joined in on the joke, replying, “With occasional bits dropping off here and there. I know this is a terrible problem as we get older.”
Also during the broadcast, the duo discussed some of their favourite musicians who have been supported by the King’s Trust, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
They also shared memories of their favourite performances by some of music’s biggest stars in support of the trust over the last five decades — from Wembley Arena rock galas of the 1980s through to pop concerts in Hyde Park and sold-out charity shows at the Royal Albert Hall.
But Charles had particular praise for I’m Still Standing, which came fourth in the UK SIngles Chart in 1983, lauding its message of resilience. Referring to The King’s Trust’s 50th milestone, Charles said: “We and the Trust are definitely still standing.”
This playful exchange at the Apple Music Studios in Battersea Power Station in south London led to the jokes about getting older. Sir Elton, despite turning 80 in March, was touring until 2023 with Farewell Yellow Brick Road. It had concerts across the world, including at several venues in the UK.
It featured the 1970 track Your Song, the entertainer’s first international Top 10 chart single, a song King Charles praised in the broadcast on Apple Radio. The King said: “I think, in the words of another of your famous songs, I hope you don’t mind, but I would like us to play one of your own pieces which takes us back to 1986 and the Rock Gala at Wembley Arena for the 10th anniversary of my Trust.”
Sir Elton, whose sold more than 300 million records sold worldwide, played this tune at Wembley Arena to mark the 10th anniversary of The King’s Trust. The charity helps vulnerable young people, supporting those facing difficulties with school, the law, unemployment, disability, homelessness, and more issues.
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