King Charles III recently reminisced on his first time meeting the “marvellous” and “infectious” reggae legend Bob Marley as he marked Commonwealth Day 2025 with a playlist featuring reggae, afrobeats and other genres.

King Charles has unveiled his diverse music playlist on Apple Music. It features artists such as Beyoncé, Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, and Diana Ross. The playlist reflects his fondness for global sounds and personal memories.

In light of Commonwealth Day celebrations, King Charles III has curated a special radio show called The King's Music Room in collaboration with Apple Music.

The playlist also highlights tracks from his many visits to Africa, featuring South African artist Miriam Makeba.

King Charles III is launching a personal playlist of music that lifts his spirits and brings back important memories, including Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue and Grace Jones. He was photographed at Buckingham Palace for the music project, named the King's Music Room, with an "on air" sign on the desk of the royal DJ.

King Charles has hosted an hour-long Apple Music show highlighting some of his favorite songs and praising artists like Beyoncé and Raye.

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King Charles III showcased 17 artists, mostly from Commonwealth countries, in a personal playlist. Beyoncé, Bob Marley and Diana Ross made the cut.