Beyoncé and Jay-Z fan: King of the United Kingdom Charles III has published a playlist of his favorite songs

And this selection will surely surprise you with its diversity.

The collection includes iconic performers from various years and genres: from reggae to light R&B. And yes, Beyoncé is there.

The playlist "The King's Music Room" was published on Monday. The monarch not only personally chose the songs for it but also commented on the tracks in an interview with Apple Music 1.

Music Unites

Talking about his favorite songs, Charles noted that music "has an amazing ability to evoke happy memories":
I know this is true for many others as well. Music has an amazing ability to awaken happy memories from the deepest corners of our memory, comfort us in difficult times, and transport us to faraway places.
Charles III
The King believes these tracks can not only lift spirits but also "unite in celebration" of Commonwealth Day, observed on the second Monday of March.

Which Songs Are in the Playlist?

Among the most unexpected tracks are "Crazy in Love" by and . The song was recorded for the artist's debut album "Dangerously in Love" in 2003. Beyoncé won a Grammy Award for this track in the "Best R&B Song" category.
King Charles III of the United Kingdom at his table in Buckingham Palace
Charles III
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Another unexpected choice was the hit "The Loco-Motion" by Kylie Minogue. This was the artist's debut song, released in 1987. At the time, the track was especially popular in the UK, becoming one of the best-selling singles of the year.

But the playlist doesn't stop at pop music. It also features:
  • Bob Marley & The Wailers - "Could You Be Loved"
  • Michael Bublé - "Haven't Met You Yet"
  • Davido - "KANTE"
  • RAYE - "Love Me Again"
As noted by Errollyn Wallen, Master of the Queen's Music (an honorary court position where the appointed person is expected to compose music for important royal events):
This joyful and eclectic collection is a wonderful reminder of the creative treasure trove of the Commonwealth countries.
Errollyn Wallen

Opinion

People in high positions rarely share their musical tastes. So Charles III truly surprised. It's as if the King is saying, "Look, I'm just like everyone else!"
Beyoncé - Crazy In Love ft. JAY Z
And it's nice that his music is so diverse. We at zoomboola.com believe that young people will appreciate that he listens to Beyoncé.

Do you like the songs from the royal playlist? Which song did you find most unexpected?