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 calm while celebrating the Commonwealth’s rich culture.
“It has this remarkable ability to bring back happy memories, comfort us in times of sadness and take us to faraway places,” he said.
Taking to Instagram to mark 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 numerous royal visits that took place throughout 2025 and early 2026, reflecting the continued ties between the Crown and countries around the world.
Among the trips mentioned were the King and Queen’s visit to Canada, while the Prince of Wales visited South Africa.
The Princess Royal has conducted engagements in several countries, including Australia, Barbados, Singapore and South Africa.
The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Belize and Canada, while the Duke of Edinburgh visited Canada, Ghana and Papua New Guinea as part of ongoing royal engagements in the Commonwealth.
Along with this 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 called ‘The King’s Music Room’ was launched in partnership with Apple Music, featuring songs from around the world that have personal meaning for the monarch.
The music collection offers an insight into the king’s tastes and memories, collected over decades of travel and meetings around the world.
Covering a wide range of styles, the playlist 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 listen to the playlist on Apple Music.
