King Charles III will join Elton John on Apple Music 1 this Saturday for a special episode of "Rocket Hour" marking 50 years of The King’s Trust. The episode premieres at 9 a. m. GMT on November 14, the King’s 78th birthday. Recorded during his October visit to ‌Apple Music‌’s London studios, the conversation covers the musicians and fundraising concerts associated with the charity throughout its history. Charles and John discuss performances at venues including Wembley Arena and the Royal Albert Hall, as well as artists who received support from the charity early in their careers. Muse, for example, used a grant to buy sound equipment when the band was still called "Rocket Baby Dolls," before eventually returning to raise funds for the organization with a Royal Albert Hall concert in 2018. The episode’s music selections also include Raye and Skye Newman. The recording coincided with the introduction of Apple x King’s Trust Creative Labs , an education initiative offering young adults practical experience with creative technology. The program brings together up to 20 participants aged 18 to 30 for workshops exploring potential careers, with the first sessions held in October focusing on music and creative industries…
