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In celebration of King Charles’s 78th birthday, he and Sir Elton John shared lighthearted moments about the challenges of growing older during a unique episode of Elton’s Rocket Hour radio show. The 79-year-old music icon hosted the special edition, which featured the monarch reflecting on memorable songs as the two collaborated to choose a total of 14 tracks. This occasion also honored the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust, highlighting the contributions musicians have made to support the charity’s mission over the years.
The King expressed his fondness for Sir Elton’s hit “I’m Still Standing,” praising its “message of resilience.” The singer responded with humor, “I’m still sitting now, though,” prompting laughter from both, with the monarch adding, “With occasional bits dropping off here and there. I know this is a terrible problem as we get older.” The conversation revealed a warm camaraderie between the two as they embraced the realities of ageing with good-natured jokes. The program was recorded the previous month at Apple Music Studios in South London and aired on a Saturday morning.
King Charles fondly remembered Elton John’s 1986 Wembley Arena performance, which coincided with the charity’s 10th anniversary. Reflecting on the concert, the King said, “I suspect that no-one who was present on that night in 1986 could possibly forget your performance of I’m Still Standing.” He emphasized the song’s enduring impact, not just for its energy but for its inspiring message of perseverance, remarking, “And certainly, 40 years on from that remarkable concert, we and the Trust are definitely still standing.”
Among the 14 tracks they selected together were “Giant” by Calvin Harris and Rag’n’Bone Man, which the King noted reflected the values of his charity through its theme of drawing strength from others. Other chosen songs included Bob Dylan’s “Gotta Serve Somebody,” Muse’s “Feeling Good,” and “Wine into Water” by Nectar Woode, featuring Elton John on piano. When Sir Elton asked the King to name a meaningful song, Charles highlighted The Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love.” He recalled the unforgettable 2002 performance by Sir Paul McCartney at Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee party, praising it as “a totally timeless song with a timeless message.”
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