King Charles celebrates birthday and charity milestone on Elton John’s podcast
The Guardian reported that King Charles marked his 78th birthday on Saturday by appearing on Elton John’s Rocket Hour.
The Guardian reported that King Charles marked his 78th birthday on Saturday by appearing on Elton John’s Rocket Hour. During the special Apple Radio episode, which also commemorated the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust charity, the monarch joked with John that they were “still standing”. The King’s playlist for the show featured John’s song I’m Still Standing. The appearance linked the royal birthday and the charity’s milestone with a shared musical moment.
The segment was recorded as part of the podcast’s special episode celebrating the dual anniversaries.
Why it matters
The event uses a popular music platform to draw attention to the King’s Trust and the monarch’s personal milestones.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Elton John’s Rocket Hour, King’s Trust, King Charles, Elton John
- Section
- Technology
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