The Buckingham Palace announced a collaboration with Apple Music on Friday to mark Commonwealth Day 2025.
A statement said, “The King’s Music Room ‘is a celebration of music from all of the Commonwealth chosen by His Majesty the King”.
Recorded in Buckingham Palace, King’s Music Room offers an exclusive insight into His Majesty’s relationship with music from all over Commonwealth – including artists ranging from Crooners from the 1930s to afrobeats stars, as well as Disco Divas and Reggae Icons.
In his initial remarks to the broadcast, the king says: “Throughout my life, music has meant a lot to me. I know that is also the case for so many others. It has the remarkable ability to bring happy memories that flood back from the deepest recesses of our memory, to comfort us in sadness and to take us to distant places. But perhaps above all, it can lift our mood to such an extent, and all more when it brings us together to party. In other words, it brings us joy. “
The announcement of the collaboration left royal fans wondering if it involves money.
The statement, shared by the palace or the reports in the British media about the agreement, did not explicitly mention any financial involvement.
The initiative is part of the Commonwealth Day celebrations and Apple Music hosts the show on their platform. Although it is likely that some financial schemes were made, there is no public information available about this aspect.
The royal family often engages in charitable and cultural initiatives, and this collaboration can be part of such an effort.
