King Charles has given royal fans an insight into one of his most personal passions, music, revealing how it brings him a sense of joy and peace, while celebrating the cultural richness of the Commonwealth.
“It has the remarkable ability to bring back happy memories and comfort us in times of sadness and to take us to distant places,” he said.
Taking to Instagram on Commonwealth Day, the monarch thanked nations across the global network for welcoming members of the Royal Family over the past year.
His message highlighted the many royal visits taking place throughout 2025 and early 2026, reflecting the continued links between the Crown and global countries.
Among the trips mentioned was the royal couple’s visit to Canada, while the Prince of Wales traveled to South Africa.
The Princess Royal conducted engagements across several nations including Australia, Barbados, Singapore and South Africa.
The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Belize and Canada, while the Duke of Edinburgh traveled to Canada, Ghana and Papua New Guinea as part of ongoing royal engagements throughout the Commonwealth.
Alongside the message, the king also reflected on the power of music to connect people across cultures and continents.
Last year, to mark Commonwealth Day, a special program titled “The King’s Music Room” was released in partnership with Apple Music, showcasing songs from around the world that have personal meaning for the monarch.
The musical collection gives an insight into the king’s own tastes and memories collected from decades of travels and meetings around the world.
The playlist spans a wide range of styles and features famous artists including Jamaican legend Bob Marley, Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue, Nigerian star Davido, British singer RAYE, New Zealand opera great Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, South African music pioneer Miriam Makeba and Canadian crooner Michael Bublé.
Fans were invited to tune into the playlist on Apple Music.
