# King Charles and Elton John Joke About Aging

> King Charles and Elton John share humor about aging during King's 78th birthday podcast with Apple Music.
- Title: King Charles and Elton John Joke About Aging · ABC7 New York
- Summary: King Charles and Elton John share humor about aging during King's 78th birthday podcast with Apple Music.
- Keywords: king charles, elton john, apple music, rocket hour, the king's trust, 78th birthday, ABC7 New York
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/king-charles-jokes-aging-elton-john-birthday-podcast-appearance/20040442
- Published: 2026-11-14T18:06:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: king charles, elton john, apple music, rocket hour, the king's trust, 78th birthday, news, local
## King Charles Birthday Podcast
King Charles celebrated his 78th birthday with Elton John on Apple Music's Rocket Hour podcast.
## Aging Joke Exchange
Charles joked about aging with Elton John, saying, 'With occasional bits dropping off here and there, I know this is a terrible problem as we get older.'

> With occasional bits dropping off here and there, I know this is a terrible problem as we get older.
## Charity Reflection
Charles recalled Elton John's 1986 performance of 'I'm Still Standing' for The King's Trust's 10th anniversary.

> I know people in all kinds of circumstances find this song inspiring, not only for its marvellous spirit, but also its message of resilience.
## Health Challenges
Charles has been receiving cancer treatment while Elton John has spoken publicly about eye problems.
## Key takeaway

King Charles joked about aging with Elton John on his 78th birthday podcast appearance for The King's Trust charity.