# King Charles and Elton John on Apple Music

> King Charles III joins Elton John for Apple Music's Rocket Hour special celebrating The King’s Trust’s 50th anniversary.
- Title: King Charles and Elton John on Apple Music · Billboard
- Summary: King Charles III joins Elton John for Apple Music's Rocket Hour special celebrating The King’s Trust’s 50th anniversary.
- Keywords: king charles iii, elton john, apple music, rocket hour, king’s trust, 50th anniversary, special podcast, Billboard
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/music-news/king-charles-elton-john-rocket-hour-special-apple-music-1236380210
- Author: Gil Kaufman
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:31:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: king charles iii, elton john, apple music, rocket hour, king’s trust, 50th anniversary, special podcast
## Special Podcast Announcement
Elton John and King Charles III will host a special episode of Rocket Hour on Apple Music on Saturday, November 14.
## Charity Anniversary Celebration
The special episode celebrates The King’s Trust charity’s 50th anniversary and its role in music education.
## Apple Music Partnership
Apple Music’s Rachel Newman praised the collaboration for supporting The King’s Trust’s 50th anniversary.
## Previous Collaboration
King Charles previously partnered with Apple for The King’s Music Room radio show in March 2025.
## Musical Success Stories
The episode features musicians like Muse who received early support from The King’s Trust.
## King’s Statement
King Charles stated music has been central to The King’s Trust since the Prince’s Trust era.
## Broadcast Details
The full episode airs at 9 a.m. GMT on Saturday, November 15, with free streaming options.
## Key takeaway

King Charles III and Elton John collaborate on Apple Music’s Rocket Hour podcast to honor The King’s Trust’s 50th anniversary.