King Charles and Elton John Celebrate King’s Trust 50th Anniversary

King Charles joked that he and Elton John were still standing in a video recorded for the singer’s radio show and broadcast on Saturday, as the monarch celebrated his 78th birthday, Yahoo Vida y Estilo reported.

The monarch joined John for a special edition of Apple Music’s “Elton John’s Rocket Hour” to mark the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust and honor musicians who supported the youth charity. During the episode, the pair discussed charity concerts held for the foundation, including a 1986 Rock Gala at Wembley Arena where John performed his hit “I’m Still Standing”.

“I know that people in all kinds of circumstances find this song inspiring, not only because of its wonderful spirit, but also because of its message of resilience,” King Charles said. “And, no doubt, forty years after that extraordinary concert, both we and the foundation are still standing.”

John, 79, replied, “Although now I keep sitting,” which drew laughter from the king.

“With one thing or another going off from time to time,” King Charles added. “I know that’s a terrible problem as we get older.”

Charles and John manage health challenges while supporting youth through The King's Trust

Both figures have managed well-documented health challenges in recent years, with the king continuing cancer treatment and John experiencing vision issues. When he was the heir, Charles founded the Prince’s Trust in 1976 using his Royal Navy severance pay to help disadvantaged youth prepare for work, find employment, or start businesses.

The organization was renamed The King’s Trust after Charles became king in 2022. According to the charity, it has supported more than one million young people since its creation.

The program with John is part of a weekly global broadcast on Apple Music 1 that has run since 2015.